Senior Technical Application Specialist, Biosafety - Southeast

Millipore Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Sales bonuses

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a seasoned Biosafety Applications Specialist to advance aseptic and virus filtration technologies across the Southeast region. You will collaborate with sales, Field Marketing and Development teams to drive adoption and grow regional biosafety sales, engaging customers in person and virtually with a focus on downstream processing expertise.

You will translate market insights into regional action plans, present technical concepts, and ensure a seamless customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of life sciences experience with sales or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in downstream processing of biopharmaceuticals (antibodies, viral vectors, proteins, etc.).
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder-driven projects.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of aseptic and virus filtration technologies with commercial partners.
• Develop and implement regional sales initiatives.
• Plan and execute regional action plans with Field Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Identify strategic opportunities based on customer insights and market dynamics.
• Deliver technical presentations face-to-face and virtually.
• Prioritize customer projects and prepare supporting information.
• Act as MilliporeSigma ambassador and support broader product range.

Skills

Life sciences experience

Customer facing / sales

Project management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Biotech/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Downstream processing technologies

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Location in Southeast US; North Carolina preferred.

Your Role

As a key member of the Customer Applications team, you will play a vital role in advancing our Biosafety business, specifically aseptic filtration, virus filtration and validation services. You will leverage your expertise in downstream technologies to collaborate with commercial partners and drive the adoption of our innovative technologies. Your strategic insights will be essential in developing initiatives that enhance Biosafety sales within your designated region. By working closely with Process Development Scientists, you will ensure a seamless customer experience, particularly for those testing and trialing our products. Your understanding of market dynamics and customer needs will enable you to identify strategic opportunities for growth. You will engage with customers both in person and virtually, presenting our expertise while addressing their specific needs. Your contributions will extend to developing and executing regional action plans alongside Field Marketing and Commercial teams. Additionally, you will act as a liaison, sharing customer feedback with leadership to shape our strategies and product offerings.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial partners to drive the adoption of aseptic and virus filtration technologies
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance sales in your region
• Assist Field Marketing and Commercial teams in planning and executing regional action plans
• Identify strategic opportunities for market share growth based on customer insights and market dynamics
• Develop credibility with customers and colleagues, and use all available tools to position the right product within your portfolio to win new business
• Expertly deliver technical presentations to customers through both face-to-face and virtual interactions
• Prepare and validate information required for prioritizing customer projects
• Act as an ambassador for MilliporeSigma with a collaborative mindset, supporting the broader product range where applicable

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field;
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience in the life sciences industry along with sales and/or customer facing experience from prospecting to closure
• You are well-versed in downstream processing of biopharmaceuticals, with experience in biological production, including monoclonal antibodies, VGT, recombinant proteins, plasma and other therapeutics
• You demonstrate strong project management skills, adept at managing complex projects with stakeholders
• 20-30% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PHD is preferred
• You exhibit a customer-focused mindset, coupled with digital agility and proactive, action-oriented behavior.
• You have proven expertise with sterile filtration and virus filtration products, and are proficient with demonstrating their use and implementing them into a biopharmaceutical process
• You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to build strategic relationships effectively

Pay Range for this position: $100,400-167,300

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

1. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.
2. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!