Business Development Manager, GMP Gene Editing & Biologics Manufacturing

Job Scope

The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth across GenScript's GMP Gene Editing and GMP Biologics Manufacturing portfolios. This individual will support sales of GMP-grade nucleic acid reagents (including guide RNAs, ssODNs, long ssDNA, dsDNA HDR templates, and custom endonucleases) as well as GMP peptide and recombinant protein manufacturing services supporting vaccines, protein therapeutics, and advanced cell and gene therapy programs.

This role requires strong technical fluency in gene editing or biologics development, outstanding consultative selling skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver world-class customer experience.

This position can be based remotely in the United States but requires at least 25% travel. The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $135,000, based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Identify, prospect, and close new business for GMP gene-editing reagents and GMP peptide/protein manufacturing services.
• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, including lead generation, discovery, scoping, proposal creation, negotiation, and closing.
• Build strong relationships with customers in cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccine development, and biologics R&D.
• Maintain pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy using CRM systems (Salesforce, Dynamics).

Technical & Product Expertise

• Serve as a technical resource for GMP manufacturing capabilities spanning: sgRNA, pegRNA, and custom guide RNA, ssODNs and long ssDNA, Linear dsDNA HDR donors (covalently closed), Custom endonucleases and engineered proteins, GMP peptides and recombinant proteins.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear value propositions for R&D, technical, and CMC stakeholders.
• Support feasibility assessments and proposal development in collaboration with internal teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to ensure seamless customer experience.