Business Development Manager Gene Therapy

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life‑changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Business Development Manager Gene Therapy is responsible for driving commercial growth and technical adoption of Cytiva solutions across advanced therapy workflows, supporting customers developing and manufacturing viral vectors, nucleic acid‑based therapies, and next‑generation biologics. This position reports to the EMEA Workflow Development Leader, will cover Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France, and is a remote role.

Donnez vie à davantage de possibilités. Êtes‑vous prêt(e) à accélérer votre potentiel et à avoir un impact concret dans les domaines des sciences de la vie, du diagnostic et des biotechnologies ? Chez Cytiva, l'une des plus de 15 sociétés opérationnelles de Danaher, notre travail sauve des vies et nous sommes tous unis par un engagement commun : innover pour générer un impact tangible. Vous évoluerez dans une culture d'inclusion où votre personnalité et votre point de vue unique comptent. En vous appuyant sur le système d'amélioration continue de Danaher, vous contribuerez à transformer les idées en résultats concret et à innover au rythme de la vie. Travailler chez Cytiva, c'est être à l'avant-garde du développement de nouvelles solutions qui transforment la santé humaine. Nos clients exceptionnels mènent des activités essentielles, allant de la recherche biologique fondamentale au développement de vaccins innovants, de nouveaux médicaments ainsi que de thérapies cellulaires et géniques. Chez Cytiva, vous aurez l'opportunité de vous améliorer continuellement, tout en contribuant à notre réussite collective. Vous travaillerez sur des défis qui comptent réellement, entouré(e) de personnes qui prennent soin les unes des autres, de nos clients et de leurs patients. Faites le prochain pas vers une carrière véritablement transformatrice. Découvrez le Danaher Business System, qui rend tout cela possible.

What you will do

• Own advanced therapy workflows including Viral Vectors, Vaccines based on Viral Vectors, pDNA, exosomes, Synthetic DNA, mRNA, and Oligonucleotides, with a deep understanding of biological activity, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Drive order growth within the assigned territory by expanding Cytiva technologies with existing customers and introducing Cytiva solutions into gene therapy programs through Design‑In initiatives.
• Partner with Field Application Specialists (FAS) to test, demonstrate, and deliver technical training on Cytiva technologies at customer sites, clearly differentiating Cytiva’s value proposition.
• Support marketing and lead generation activities by collaborating with Field Event Marketing, identifying and supporting key regional events, congresses, and customer engagements to generate and convert MQLs.
• Manage CRM and funnel execution by maintaining MQLs, Design‑In projects, and Opportunities in SFDC in alignment with the MQL, Design‑In, and Funnel Management Playbooks.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong Experience in bioprocessing, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, or advanced therapy commercialization, application support, or technical sales.
• Demonstrated experience working with advanced therapy modalities such as viral vectors, nucleic acids, or cell‑based manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency using CRM systems (e.g., SFDC) for opportunity, funnel, and project tracking.
• Experience supporting Design‑In programs, technical evaluations, or customer adoption of complex bioprocessing technologies.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40 .-50%, including overnight travel, within the assigned territory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a