Technical Sales Specialist

Aldevron; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a remote-friendly Senior Technical Sales Specialist role in life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology. You will support the sales team by translating technical concepts into actionable client guidance and will engage customers with mRNA, DNA and protein manufacturing expertise.

This position reports to the Director, Technical Sales and is fully remote. You will collaborate with Inside Sales, Business Development and Global Strategic Accounts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of client support, sales or marketing in cell and gene therapy.
• Deep knowledge of mRNA, DNA and protein manufacturing.
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets in partnership with Inside Sales and Global Strategic Account Teams.
• Identify client needs and recommend Aldevron products and solutions.
• Explain complex scientific information to customers clearly.
• Represent Aldevron as a scientific expert at trade shows and conferences.
• Collaborate with business units to capture voice of the customer and drive improvements.

Skills

Client engagement

Product knowledge

Industry engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry or related field

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers.

As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Technical Sales Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the sales team and clients by providing expert guidance on scientific concepts and cell and gene therapy applications. This position is instrumental in driving revenue growth and enhancing product quality and innovation by delivering strategic feedback to business units and relevant internal stakeholders.

This position reports to the Director, Technical Sales and is part of the Commercial organization and will be fully remote.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Sales Quota Achievement: Ensuring that sales targets are consistently met in partnership with the Inside Sales, Business Development and Global Strategic Account Teams, supporting our more technical programs and projects.
• Client Engagement: Establishing the technical needs of the client and suggesting appropriate Aldevron products and solutions.
• Product Knowledge: Explaining complex technical and scientific information to customers in a way that is easily understandable.
• Industry Engagement: Represent Aldevron as a scientific expert at trade shows and conferences, with the opportunity to speak broadly to industry on Aldevron solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Partnering with Business Unit Leaders, Sales Leaders and Marketing Leader to address meaningful industry shifts, scientific updates and voice of customer feedback.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• A bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of client support, sales or marketing experience in the cell and gene therapy space.
• Deep Scientific knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of mRNA, DNA and protein manufacturing.
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions building skillset.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Up to 20% travel for on-site client or lead meetings, conferences, and trade shows.

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Aldevron can provide.

The salary range for this role is $90,000-110,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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