Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, and vaccines – directly injected into patients worldwide, emphasizing quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We adhere to the highest quality and regulatory standards. While primarily focused on cGMP manufacturing, we provide various support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. At our plants in Halle/Westphalia and Bloomington/Indiana, we produce drugs for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Job Overview

As a Manager (m/f/d) Business Development, your focus will be on sales of Clinical and Development Opportunities. Your role involves identifying and implementing new sales strategies and building strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect new leads and implement outreach campaigns to target new customers, collaborating with the Business Development Executive team.
• Plan, direct, and control sales and business activities for assigned customers alongside management.
• Negotiate contracts for manufacturing, development, formulation, and packaging services.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Present business proposals and strategically bundle services from development to commercial production.
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, customer needs, and trends.
• Attend trade fairs, conferences, and seminars to expand awareness and generate leads.
• Engage in project work with Marketing and R&D for market research and sales promotion.
• Serve as the technical, customer-oriented interface between the customer and Simtra's Commercial team for optimal customer experiences.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in chemistry, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar position.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries, ideally with Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) or contract manufacturing.
• Process Development/Commercial manufacturing experience in sterile injectables is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High level of initiative, self-organization, and a hands-on approach.
• Fluency in English required; 30%-50% travel expected.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A high-performance, supportive working environment eager to meet new team members.
• Support and opportunities for individual career development.
• Option to work fully remote across Europe.

Diversity is a strength at Simtra. We offer opportunities to all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, skin color, origin, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in the enrichment of diversity.

Please submit your application through our online system. For inquiries, contact Selin Sencan via ssencan@simtra.com.

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