Business Development Manager Gene Therapy (f/m/d)

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, 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. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life‑changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Business Development Manager Gene Theapy is responsible for driving commercial growth and technical adoption of Cytiva solutions across advanced therapy workflows, supporting customers developing and manufacturing viral vectors, nucleic acid‑based therapies, and next‑generation biologics. This position reports to the EMEA Worklfow Development Leader , will cover Germany and is a remote role. What you will do Own advanced therapy workflows including Viral Vectors, Vaccines based on Viral Vectors, pDNA, exosomes, Synthetic DNA, mRNA, and Oligonucleotides, with a deep understanding of biological activity, development, and manufacturing processes. Drive order growth within the assigned territory by expanding Cytiva technologies with existing customers and introducing Cytiva solutions into gene therapy programs through Design‑In initiatives. Partner with Field Application Specialists (FAS) to test, demonstrate, and deliver technical training on Cytiva technologies at customer sites, clearly differentiating Cytiva’s value proposition. Support marketing and lead generation activities by collaborating with Field Event Marketing, identifying and supporting key regional events, congresses, and customer engagements to generate and convert MQLs. Manage CRM and funnel execution by maintaining MQLs, Design‑In projects, and Opportunities in SFDC in alignment with the MQL, Design‑In, and Funnel Management Playbooks. Who you are Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Strong Experience in bioprocessing, cell and gene therapy, vaccines, or advanced therapy commercialization, application support, or technical sales. Demonstrated experience working with advanced therapy modalities such as viral vectors, nucleic acids, or cell‑based manufacturing processes. Proficiency using CRM systems (e.g., SFDC) for opportunity, funnel, and project tracking. Experience supporting Design‑In programs, technical evaluations, or customer adoption of complex bioprocessing technologies. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements Ability to travel up to 40 .-50%, including overnight travel, within the assigned territory. Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in Experience with multi‑modality solution selling across upstream, downstream, and nucleic acid manufacturing workflows. Prior exposure to advanced therapy customers in clinical‑stage or commercial manufacturing environments. Cytiva, 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. At Cytiva 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 Cytiva can provide. 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.