Business Development Manager - Synthetic Biology South Asia.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Summary:

We're seeing rapid growth in Synthetic Biology and custom research solutions, especially in biotech, pharma, and academic research. Our revenue is $1M, with a 20% annual growth projection for the next few years. A dedicated Business Development Manager is crucial to maintain momentum, build new businesses, expand our presence, and manage customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Growth:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive growth for GeneArt Gene Synthesis solutions and custom research solutions in the South Asia region.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with biotech, pharma, academic, and government research institutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets by actively managing the sales pipeline and customer relationships.
  
  

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key decision-makers, scientists, and procurement teams.
• Understand customer research needs and offer tailored synthetic biology solutions.
• Conduct technical discussions and presentations to showcase the value of GeneArt offerings.
  
  

Market & Competitive Intelligence:

• Supervise market trends, competitor activities, and emerging applications in synthetic biology.
• Provide market insights and customer feedback to internal teams to refine product offerings and strategies.
  
  

Collaboration & Cross-functional Support:

• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product management, and technical support, to drive customer success.
• Support marketing initiatives such as conferences, webinars, roadshows, and workshops.
  
  

Proposal & Contract Management:

• Manage customer proposals, quotations, and contract negotiations.
• Improve customer happiness through smooth order processing and post-sales support.
  
  

Reporting & CRM Management:

• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline progress in CRM systems.
• Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and insights to senior management.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or technical support in synthetic biology, gene synthesis, or molecular biology products.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of gene synthesis, molecular cloning, CRISPR, protein expression, and related workflows.
• Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to engage with both technical and commercial collaborators. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• Preferred: Prior experience working with GeneArt solutions or other gene synthesis platforms is a plus.
  
  

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