APAC Business Development Manager

cyagen apac; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyagen seeks an APAC Business Development Manager to lead sales and client acquisition across the region (excluding Japan & Korea). The role focuses on expanding market share, strengthening client partnerships, and driving revenue through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a biotechnology background, 3+ years in biotech BD or sales, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of sales or business development experience in biotech; APAC experience preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication; additional APAC languages a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently and collaborate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical service delivery and product sales for Cyagen across the APAC region (excluding Japan and Korea), executing and achieving company sales targets.
• Develop and refine sales strategies to continuously increase revenue, expand market share, and fuel business growth in the region.
• Maintain strong communication with clients to deeply understand their needs, delivering proactive, enthusiastic, and high-quality service to build long-term partnerships.
• Conduct regular client follow-ups, gather feedback, and promptly adjust services and products to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Proactively monitor market trends and competitor activities within the APAC region, collecting frontline marketing intelligence.
• Participate in market research, analysis, and strategic planning to support informed company decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness and market presence.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of sales initiatives.
• Support new product launches and conduct customer training to ensure clients fully understand and utilize our offerings.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the company and sales department to ensure efficient and timely delivery of objectives.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Client relationships

Communication

Market analysis

Education

Master's in Biotechnology

Job description

Singapore

To accelerate our growth in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan and Korea), we are seeking a passionate and talented Business Development Manager to lead sales and client acquisition efforts across this dynamic market.

Position: APAC Business Development Manager (Excluding Japan & Korea)

Location: Singapore

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Sales Management

• Drive technical service delivery and product sales for Cyagen across the APAC region (excluding Japan and Korea), executing and achieving company sales targets.
• Develop and refine sales strategies to continuously increase revenue, expand market share, and fuel business growth in the region.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong communication with clients to deeply understand their needs, delivering proactive, enthusiastic, and high-quality service to build long-term, stable partnerships.
• Conduct regular client follow-ups, gather feedback, and promptly adjust services and products to meet evolving customer requirements.

Market Research & Analysis

• Proactively monitor market trends and competitor activities within the APAC region, collecting frontline marketing intelligence.
• Participate in market research, analysis, and strategic planning to support informed company decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness and market presence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of sales initiatives.

Project Management & Execution

• Support new product launches and conduct customer training to ensure clients fully understand and utilize our offerings.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the company and sales department to ensure efficient and timely delivery of objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of sales or business development experience in the biotech or related industry; experience in the APAC market (excluding Japan and Korea) is highly preferred.
• Strong business development skills, excellent communication abilities, quick learner of new technologies, and strong analytical thinking.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in additional APAC languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently; strong cross-cultural communication skills and a collaborative team spirit are essential.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cyagen and advancing life sciences together!