Business Development Manager

BioSpace; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & HSA Options

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

401K

Job summary

Siegfried is seeking a proven BD professional to lead the proposal-writing process for cell and gene therapy opportunities, translating complex technical and commercial inputs into compelling client proposals. You will collaborate across BD, subject matter experts, and project teams to drive deliverables to completion.

The ideal candidate combines scientific depth in viral vectors or cell and gene therapy with strong proposal writing and cross-functional leadership, working with global teams to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical acumen in viral vectors and gene therapy
• Proven experience writing complex proposals in a technical/biopharmaceutical setting
• Professional, self-directed working style with motivation and initiative
• Strong track record delivering assignments to completion

Responsibilities

• Own the proposal-writing process and lead client proposals with BD, SMEs, PM and executives
• Organize and synthesize market intelligence to support the BD team
• Translate market needs into effective marketing materials and messaging
• Maintain corporate slide decks and marketing collateral (electronic and print)
• Contribute to website content development
• Support BD by identifying sales opportunities and engaging with potential customers

Skills

Viral vectors knowledge

Proposal writing

Self-directed

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

"Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role

DINAMIQS BD Manager

This role requires a candidate who can translate complex technical and commercial information into high-quality proposals for the cell and gene therapy space. Recruiters should prioritize candidates with strong scientific credibility, proven proposal-writing experience, and a track record of independently driving deliverables to completion.

Ideal candidate profile: The ideal candidate combines scientific depth in viral vectors or cell and gene therapy with the ability to turn technical and commercial inputs into clear, persuasive proposal content. They are highly self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working across functions, with the judgment to synthesize complex information quickly and produce polished deliverables with minimal supervision. Candidates who also understand customer needs, business development dynamics, and the broader gene therapy landscape will be especially strong fits.

Your Profile

Duties

• Own the proposal-writing process and lead the preparation of client proposals in close collaboration with business development, subject matter experts, project management, and executive stakeholders
• Organize and synthesize market intelligence to support the business development team
• Translate market needs into effective marketing materials and messaging
• Own and maintain corporate slide presentations
• Prepare marketing collateral in both electronic and print formats
• Contribute to website content development
• Support business development by helping identify sales opportunities and interacting with potential customers

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated technical acumen in viral vectors, with enough scientific depth to understand and communicate complex development and manufacturing topics
• Proven experience writing complex, high-quality proposals in a technical or biopharmaceutical environment
• Professional, self-directed working style with strong motivation and the ability to operate with limited oversight
• Consistent track record of following through on assignments and delivering work to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the cell and gene therapy market, including key trends, players, and customer needs
• Experience working in project management or in close partnership with project management teams

Additional Qualifications

• More than five years of business development experience, or at least 10 years of experience working closely with business development teams
• Established network within the gene therapy developer community
• Marketing experience that supports positioning, messaging, and proposal development
• Experience collaborating with European-based teams in a cross-functional environment

Target Salary Range: $130,000- 165,000

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Your Benefits

• Generous Time Off between PTO, Sick Time & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & HSA Options
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401K

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.