Commercial Business Development Manager Discovery, ProBio CDMO in Tremblay-en-France, Île-de-France at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Commercial Business Development Manager Discovery, ProBio CDMO in France.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong scientific background to contribute to the growth of advanced discovery services within the biotech and life sciences industry. In this role, you will help expand strategic partnerships across Europe while supporting innovative research programs in biologics, antibodies, and cell line development. Working in a highly international and collaborative environment, you will combine technical expertise with business development capabilities to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth. The position offers significant exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology solutions and a fast-evolving CDMO landscape. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and scientific operations while engaging directly with customers across academic, industrial, and governmental sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-facing environment and enjoys blending science, strategy, and commercial execution.

• Develop and expand the assigned European territory for discovery-focused life science and CDMO service offerings while achieving defined sales targets and growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government customers to identify new business opportunities and support long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and regional leadership teams to implement territory strategies and promote discovery service capabilities effectively.
• Manage customer accounts, quotations, lead follow-up activities, and contract discussions while maintaining a high level of client engagement.
• Conduct regular customer visits, presentations, and scientific discussions to understand research needs and align tailored solutions with client objectives.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive activity to support strategic planning and market expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to business development efforts for new applications, emerging markets, and specialized discovery services across the biotech landscape.
• Provide regular forecasting, pipeline updates, and field insights to support commercial decision-making and operational planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous commercial or sales experience within CDMO, CRO, biotech, or life sciences industries, particularly in discovery-related services.
• Strong understanding of biologics, antibody discovery, bioassays, cell line development, or related scientific applications.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships, negotiate opportunities, and drive business growth in a competitive market.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders effectively.
• Experience operating within international business environments and collaborating across multicultural teams.
• Ability to manage sales pipelines, maintain accurate forecasting, and prioritize multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently within a remote and travel-oriented role.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the assigned territory to support customer engagement and business development activities.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work opportunity across Europe.
• Exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and discovery service solutions.
• International and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a rapidly expanding biotech sector.
• Dynamic role combining scientific expertise and commercial strategy.
• Flexible and autonomous working environment with high ownership.
• Opportunity to work with global clients across biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and governmental sectors.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on innovation and collaboration.