Manager (m/f/x) Business Development

About Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing partner for pharmaceutical and biotech companies focused on bringing sterile injectable products to market. The company operates facilities in Bloomington, Indiana (US) and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, and works across multiple delivery formats such as pre-filled syringes, liquid and lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization.

The portfolio includes biologics, small molecules, cytotoxins, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution, and vaccines, all intended for direct patient administration worldwide. Because of this, quality and continuous improvement are central priorities, along with strict regulatory and compliance standards.

Although the core business is cGMP manufacturing, Simtra also supports customers with formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging. The organization is driven by the goal of helping clients scale, innovate, and deliver important medicines to patients across the world. Its sites in Halle/Westphalia and Bloomington/Indiana produce medicines used to treat cancers and other serious, life-threatening conditions.

Role Overview

As Manager (m/f/x) Business Development, you will lead sales efforts for clinical and development opportunities. The position centers on identifying and executing new sales approaches while building strong strategic connections with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify prospective customers, run cold outreach campaigns, and work with the Business Development Executive team to design outbound prospecting processes.
• Coordinate, guide, and oversee sales and business activities for assigned accounts together with management.
• Handle contract discussions for contract manufacturing, clinical development, formulation, and packaging services.
• Develop and maintain durable customer partnerships over the long term.
• Prepare and present business proposals covering the journey from development through commercial production, including opportunities to combine services strategically.
• Track new market possibilities, customer needs, and industry trends to uncover additional business.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and seminars to raise awareness of broader capabilities and generate leads.
• Collaborate on projects with Marketing and Research & Development, especially for market research and sales promotion initiatives.
• Act as a proactive technical and customer-focused link between the client and Simtra Commercial to help deliver an excellent customer experience.

Requirements

• A completed degree in chemistry, industrial engineering, or another comparable natural sciences discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare, preferably with exposure to Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) or contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process development or commercial manufacturing within sterile injectables is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication and negotiation skills.
• A high degree of initiative, self-management, and a practical, hands-on working style.
• Fluent business English.
• Ability to travel 30% to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• A positive, high-performance work environment with a team eager to welcome a new colleague.
• Support for individual career growth and development.
• Fully remote work opportunity across Europe.

Additional Information

Simtra is committed to welcoming committed and talented professionals. The company states that gender, age, skin color, origin, sexual orientation, and disabilities do not affect consideration; instead, diversity is actively encouraged and seen as a strength.

Applications are requested through the company’s online system. For questions, contact Selin Sencan at ssencan@simtra.com. A privacy policy for recruitment data is also referenced by the employer.