SartoriusHead of Business Development - Cell and Gene Therapy - Eastern or Central, U.S.
Location: Required to reside in either eastern or central time zones
Sartorius is seeking a Head of Business Development to build the commercial infrastructure from the ground up and to shape the future of Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing. This position is part of a high impact start up team focused exclusively on accelerating innovation in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT). As our Head of Business Development, you will shape the global commercial strategy, open doors with your extensive CGT network, and drive the partnerships that define our next stage of growth.
This is a role for a builder — someone energized with the chance to influence how a new business unit scales from the ground up.
Why this role matters
You will lead the commercial team and play a central role in defining our market position, customer engagement model, and long‑term revenue. You’ll work closely with legal, finance, and operations to craft terms, conditions, pricing structures, and scalable commercial processes that support rapid expansion.
This is a chance to combine entrepreneurial energy with the backing of a global brand — and to help shape the future of CGT quality control and manufacturing technologies.
What you will accomplish together with us:
Strategic Leadership & Market Expansion
- Drive the commercial strategy for global and identify barriers to growth, proposing actionable solutions.
- Leverage your deep CGT rolodex to open doors, build trust, and accelerate market penetration.
- Stay ahead of emerging CGT trends, technologies, and competitive dynamics to guide strategic decisions.
Sales & Business Development
- Lead senior‑level sales engagements, visiting customers and articulating a compelling value proposition.
- Build, manage, and take full accountability for the sales funnel and pipeline.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain long‑term strategic relationships with key accounts and industry partners.
- Generate new business opportunities through CRM insights and collaboration with marketing.
- Provide financial justification for technology adoption
Customer Engagement & Technical Collaboration
- Partner with technical sales and application specialists to deliver high‑impact customer engagements.
- Translate customer needs into clear requirements and ensure alignment across internal teams.
- Develop SOPs that standardize pre‑ and post‑sales processes to ensure consistent, exceptional customer experience.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
- Work closely with legal, contracts, and finance to negotiate and close deals, refine terms and conditions, and ensure commercial compliance.
- Provide senior leadership with accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and market intelligence.
- Forecast demand to manufacturing and supply chain to support operational planning.
Team Development
- Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Uphold and model our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment.
What will convinces us:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field (master’s or PhD preferred).
- 5+ years of commercial development & sales experience in life sciences or related industries.
- 5+ years of experience in Cell & Gene Therapy
- Proven success selling healthcare or biotech equipment.
- Hands‑on experience in a GMP research or transfusion lab is a strong plus.
- A robust CGT network and the ability to activate it.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Up to 50% travel with potential to travel internationally.
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offeringsWorklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedulesMaking an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platformWelcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter AccountCompany Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health AdvocateAdditional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Base salary of $130,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience, education, and location along with a bonus.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers