Manager (m/f/x) Business Development

About Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization that works with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to help bring sterile injectable products to market. The company operates from Bloomington, Indiana in the US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany.

Its portfolio includes pre-filled syringes, liquid and lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization. The products handled include biologics, small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution, and vaccines that are administered directly to patients worldwide.

Quality and continuous improvement are central to the way the organization works, and it follows stringent quality and regulatory expectations. In addition to cGMP manufacturing, Simtra also provides formulation and development support, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging. Its teams focus on helping clients scale, innovate, and deliver medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases.

Role Overview

As Manager (m/f/x) Business Development, you will concentrate on sales opportunities in clinical and development services. The role calls for creating and executing new sales approaches and building strategic relationships with important internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and qualify new leads, run cold outreach campaigns for target prospects, and work with the Business Development Executive team to build outbound prospecting processes.
• Plan, guide, and oversee sales and business activities for assigned accounts in coordination with management.
• Negotiate agreements related to contract manufacturing, clinical development, formulation, and packaging services.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
• Prepare and present business proposals spanning development through commercial production, including opportunities to bundle services strategically.
• Spot new business opportunities, market segments, customer requirements, and emerging trends.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and seminars to build awareness of its broader capabilities and generate leads.
• Work closely with Marketing and Research & Development on projects, especially market research and sales promotion activities.
• Act as a proactive, technically knowledgeable, customer-focused bridge between clients and Simtra Commercial teams to ensure a strong customer experience.

Candidate Profile

You should have a completed degree in chemistry, industrial engineering, or another comparable natural sciences discipline. The role requires at least 5 years of professional experience in business development, sales, or a similar position. Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare is preferred, especially in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) or contract manufacturing environments.

Experience in process development or commercial manufacturing within sterile injectables is an advantage. You should bring strong analytical and problem-solving ability, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. A high level of initiative, self-organization, and a practical hands-on approach are also important. Fluency in business English is required, and the position involves 30% to 50% travel.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package.
• A positive, high-performing working environment with a collaborative team.
• Support for individual career growth and development.
• Fully remote work across Europe.

Additional Information

The company welcomes committed and talented applicants. It states that gender, age, skin color, origin, sexual orientation, and disabilities are not deciding factors; instead, diversity is actively encouraged as a valuable strength.

Applications are to be submitted through the company’s online application system. For questions, the contact person is Selin Sencan.

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