Manager (m/f/x) Business Development

About Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing partner supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies in bringing sterile injectable medicines to patients. The company operates sites in Bloomington, Indiana (US) and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, and works with delivery formats such as pre-filled syringes, liquid and lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization.

Its portfolio includes biologics, small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution, and vaccines, all intended for direct patient use worldwide. Quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are central priorities, with strict adherence to regulatory and cGMP standards. Beyond manufacturing, Simtra also provides formulation and development support, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging.

The organization supports clients in scaling their products, accelerating innovation, and delivering medicines that can make a meaningful difference for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses.

Role overview

As Manager Business Development, you will concentrate on selling clinical and development opportunities. Your work will focus on finding new business, shaping sales strategies, and creating strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Identify potential customers, run outreach and cold-campaign activities, and help build outbound prospecting workflows together with the Business Development Executive team.
• Plan, steer, and monitor sales and business activity for assigned accounts in coordination with management.
• Lead negotiations for contract manufacturing, clinical development, formulation, and packaging services.
• Develop and strengthen long-term customer partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver business proposals spanning development through commercial production, including opportunities to combine service offerings strategically.
• Spot new business possibilities, market segments, customer demands, and industry trends.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and seminars to build market visibility and generate leads.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Research & Development on projects such as market research and sales enablement.
• Act as a proactive, technically aware and customer-focused link between clients and Simtra Commercial teams to support an excellent customer experience.

Requirements

• A completed degree in chemistry, industrial engineering, or a related natural sciences discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare, ideally with exposure to antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) or contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process development or commercial manufacturing within sterile injectable products is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and confident communication and negotiation skills.
• A high degree of initiative, personal organization, and a practical, hands-on working style.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel 30% to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A positive, high-performance team environment.
• Support for personal career growth and development.
• Fully remote working arrangement across Europe.

Additional information

Simtra welcomes applications from committed and talented professionals. The company emphasizes an inclusive culture and states that gender, age, skin color, origin, sexual orientation, and disabilities do not affect hiring decisions. Diversity is considered a strength and an important enrichment to the workplace.

Applicants are asked to submit their career documents through the company’s online application system. For questions, the contact person is Selin Sencan.

A privacy policy for the recruitment platform is also referenced as part of the application process.