Job advertisement – Reference number U20250303

UGA Biopharma is a leading provider of cell line development, bioprocess optimization, and biosimilar development services for the biopharmaceutical industry. With a strong focus on CHO-based expression systems, GMP-compliant process development, and biologics manufacturing solutions, we support biotech and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

UGA Biopharma is a private Contract Research Organization based in Hennigsdorf, Germany.

As part of our expansion, we are looking for a Business Development & Marketing Manager who can drive sales growth, strategic partnerships, and brand visibility for our services in the biopharma sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales

Strategic Growth & Markt Expansion

  • Develop and execute a commercial strategy to position UGA Biopharma as a preferred partner for CHO-based cell line development and bioprocessing services
  • Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and industry research to refine sales approaches
  • Represent UGA at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to build visibility and generate new business

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

  • Identify and engage in biotech, biopharma, and CDMO clients to expand UGA’s market presence
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, R&D teams, and procurement managers
  • Lead the sales cycle, from lead generation and proposal development to contract negotiation and closing deals
  • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell UGA’s services (e.g., process development, analytical services)

Marketing & Brand Development

Marketing Strategy & Content Development

  • Design and implement a marketing strategy to enhance UGA’s global presence in the biopharma sector
  • Develop enganging content for digital marketing, including website updates, LinkedIn posts, white papers, and newsletters
  • Work with internal teams to create scientific marketing materials, including case studies, webinars, and technical brochures

Digital- and Event-Marketing

  • Manage UGA’s website and digital advertising to drive lead generation
  • Plan and execute email marketing campaigns, webinars, and virtual events
  • Coordinate UGA’s presence and global biotech and CDMO conferences, ensuring impactful branding and networking

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational Background

  • Bachlor’s Master’s, or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Science, or related field
  • Additional qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, or Digital Marketing are a plus

Work Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within biopharma, CDMO, or biotech industries
  • Strong understanding of cell line development, upstream processing, and biologics manufacturing
  • Experience in B2B marketing, digital lead generation, and event planning

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work across technical (scientific) and commercial (business) teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with data-driven and results-oriented approach
  • Proficiency in CRM tools, marketing automation platforms, and LinkedIn marketing
  • Willingness to travel
  • Knowledge in cell line development, bioprocess development, downstream development and protein analysis
  • Understanding the concept of protein expression with mammalian cell lines and analytical charcterization of proteins
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organizsation skills in English (written and spoken) and German
  • Ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary & Performance-based Incentives
  • Career Growth in a fast-growing biotech company
  • Work with a dynamic, international team at the forefront of innovation
  • Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid)
  • Participation in global biopharma industry events
  • Opportunity to shape UGA’s global brand and commercial strategy
  • Positive working atmosphere in a highly motivated team
  • Attractive location in Henningsdorf with a direct connection to the public transport system of Berlin
  • Monthly subsidy for the public transport
  • 30 days annual holidays
  • Promotion of personal trainings
  • Regular events with entire UGA team
  • Defined contingent for home office
  • Care package for UGA employees including company pension, corporate health care and casualty insurance

Further information:

  • Start of employment: at the earliest possible date
  • Contract duration: unlimited
  • Employment type: Full-time (40 hours)

With UGA Biopharma you will find an employer that values innovation and collaboration, encourages open communication across all levels of hierarchy, and commits to implementing family-friendly HR policies.

Does this appeal to you? Then we are looking forward to hear form you! Please send us your application documents by e-mail as one file in .PDF format, stating your salary expectations, to:

Sylwia Naamane ().

Please also include the above reference number and your earliest possible starting date.