Business Developer mRNA production Platform (Europe) - Germany Based
At Univercells, we are on a mission to make health equally accessible to all. Through the combination of process development and engineering expertise, we create synergies to deliver game-changing production capacities to achieve our mission: biologics for all!
At Quantoom Biosciences, Univercells’ latest affiliate, we are on a mission to remove the barriers to making mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, at every stage from sequence up to mass production. We give our partners greater access to drug development and production autonomy through technical and business model innovation.
You will join an interdisciplinary team of passionate scientists, engineers, clinicians and corporate profiles committed to solving some of the biggest DNA and RNA production challenges facing vaccines and therapeutics. Quantoom Biosciences has two facilities; the headquarters are based in Nivelles (Belgium), and the France Research Center focusing on offering an end-to-end DNA production platform based in Evry (France).
Every person will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission and be impactful. Apply and be part of this great adventure! “
MISSION
As Business Developer, you will promote our new and fully integrated m-RNA production platform within the Biotechnological area (research laboratory, biotech biopharma or CDMO companies) within Europe .
This position can be based anywhere in Europe but ideally in Germany near the RNA's HUbs- with travel to customers in the European zone and to our site located in Belgium. Travel outside this territory can also be necessary for business expansion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals from initial contact through signed agreements, in a consultative selling process
Model the financial business case associated with each opportunity
Manage from beginning to end, a wide variety of deal types: collaborations, joint ventures, investments, licensing, distribution, …
Structure and negotiate agreements with partners, conduct due diligence, formulate partnership strategies and present recommendations to the management team, as well as manage transactional and execution steps to close.
Work closely with scientific/technology teams to sell and deploy biotech platforms and consulting services
Represent our company in congresses or events
REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or graduate degree in a Management, Technical or Engineering field
5 years of experience working in a sales engineer or business development role (pharmaceutical, medical device, life science/digital health domain)
Solid scientific background, with an in-depth understanding of biopharmaceuticals
Strong network in worldwide or regional life sciences sector (preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to deliver key messages to internal and external audiences including the C-Suite
Ability to prioritize actions and goals and to successfully progress sales along the sales pipeline
Self-motivation and interest for start-up companies/SMEs
Fluent English, any other language is a plus
OUR OFFER
Is it appealing to you? Are you a passionate negotiator with excellent communication and strong sales capability. You have a solid scientific background and a strong network in life science health domain? Let’s meet!