Corporate Development Professional-Boston Region

Sartorius; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 k (with generous company match)

Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent

Job summary

Sartorius, a growing global life science company, seeks a Corporate Development Professional to identify and evaluate external technologies, incubators and partnerships to strengthen long-term portfolio growth. This field-based role involves engaging with external innovation networks and coordinating with Sartorius groups to align internal knowledge with external opportunities.

The candidate will map technology landscapes, negotiate partnerships, and drive sourcing strategies across strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, business, innovation management or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in technology scouting, open innovation, technology partnerships, technology licensing, OEM management or related fields.
• Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, strategic technology domains, tech commercialization processes & external technology sourcing models.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging technologies & external innovation sources through market, ecosystem & competitor scouting activities.
• Evaluate external technologies, partnerships & sourcing options to direct resources toward high-potential opportunities.
• Engage startups, academic institutions, external innovation networks & research organizations to secure early access to critical technologies.
• Map strategic capability gaps against external landscapes to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas.
• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements with Biotech Incubators; collaborate with Sartorius groups to share internal knowledge.

Skills

Technology scouting

Open innovation

Technology partnerships

Technology licensing

OEM management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Business/Innovation Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join our Corporate Development team as a Corporate Development Professional and play a key role in identifying, assessing and connecting external technologies, innovation opportunities and sourcing pathways to strengthen long‑term portfolio growth. Through technology scouting and engagement with external innovation networks, you will help advance opportunities that contribute to better health for more people. This is a field-based position on the East Coast, preferably in the Boston area, with approximately 50–60% travel.

What you will accomplish together with us:

Evaluate and identify Biotech Incubators in the industry and make recommendations on opportunities to Corporate Development managementNegotiate and execute partnership agreements with Biotech IncubatorsWork closely with members of all Sartorius groups (Commercial, Business Units [BU] & Emerging Businesses [EB]) to gather overall knowledge internally on Biotech IncubatorsIdentify emerging technologies & external innovation sources through structured market, ecosystem & competitor scouting activities across strategic technology domains to expand the innovation pipelineAssess external technologies, partnership opportunities & sourcing options using technical, commercial & strategic evaluation criteria to direct resources toward high‑potential external opportunitiesEngage startups, academic institutions, external innovation ecosystems, research organizations & industry networks to secure early access to critical technologiesMap strategic capability gaps against external technology landscapes and identify appropriate sourcing pathways through opportunity mapping and technology landscape reviews to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas.

What will convince us:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business, Innovation Management or related field; Master's degree preferred7+ years of experience in technology scouting, open innovation, technology partnerships, technology licensing, OEM management or related fieldsExperience identifying, evaluating & prioritizing emerging technologies and external innovation opportunitiesKnowledge of innovation ecosystems, strategic technology domains, technology commercialization processes & external technology sourcing modelsKnowledge of technology landscape analysis, intellectual property considerations & patent landscapesAbility to translate technology trends, capability gaps & market developments into actionable portfolio opportunitiesAbility to establish external technology networks and identify relevant innovation opportunitiesIdentification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment.

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $150,000 and $185,000 depending upon experience and qualifications. Plus, annual bonus and car allowance.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

Personal and Professional Development:

Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings

Worklife Balance:

Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules

Making an Impact Right from the Start:

Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform

Welcoming Culture:

Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”

Health & Well Being:

Wide selection of health and well‑being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.

Intelligent Working Environment:

Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan:

401 k (with generous company match)

Flexible Spending:

HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account

Company Paid Benefits:

Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate

Additional/Optional:

Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class. Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP

here.E-Verify Participation InfoE-Verify Workers RightsFor Residents of California please review;CA Privacy Notice for Employees#LI-remoteSartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail atAbout SartoriusSartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.