About the Company
Our client is a global leader in life science technologies, providing cutting-edge solutions that enable researchers and biopharmaceutical companies to bring advanced therapies to market faster. With a strong focus on innovation, they deliver world-class platforms in bioprocessing, cell culture, and advanced analytical tools to support the development of mRNA, cell and gene therapies, and other next-generation therapeutics.
Operating worldwide, they are recognised as a trusted partner to the academic and research sectors, supporting scientific progress from early-stage discovery through to large-scale manufacturing.
About the Role We are seeking a Commercial Business Development Manager to drive growth and strengthen customer partnerships across Australia and New Zealand.
This position will focus on supporting the academic and research sector, with particular emphasis on solutions in the Biotechnology or Biopharmaceutical supply sectors, providing Bioprocessing Solutions.
Preferably based in Melbourne, you will manage key customer accounts, identify new opportunities, and provide scientific and technical insight to drive adoption of innovative products and services.
Key Responsibilities - Achieve sales targets and business objectives across the ANZ region.
- Develop and implement account plans targeting the academic and research community.
- Drive the adoption of innovative solutions into (pre)clinical to commercial bioprocessing workflows.
- Partner with customers to support their therapeutic pipelines, from early-stage discovery through to scale-up and manufacturing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, technical, and applications specialists to deliver customer success.
- Represent the company at conferences, seminars, and industry events across ANZ.
- Maintain CRM records and provide accurate sales forecasting.
About You - Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field (higher qualification advantageous).
- 3+ years field sales experience within the life sciences, ideally with exposure to laboratory or process-based environments.
- Strong understanding of bioprocessing, fermenters, bioreactors, cell culture media, and advanced therapeutics.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel across Australia and New Zealand.
- Preferably based in Melbourne.
What’s on Offer - Join a world-renowned life science leader with a strong reputation for innovation.
- Partner with customers advancing mRNA, cell and gene therapy research.
- Competitive salary + performance incentives.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative, supportive team culture.
If you would like to be considered for the role, please respond with your CV and covering letter highlighting your relevant experience to eveyn@keselect.com
For any further questions please free to contact Evelyn Parker on evelyn@keselect.com or phone +61 431 028 314
