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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership: Build a new business development function from the ground up, including hiring, and talent development.

Market Intelligence & Brand Advocacy:
Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of the curve on CDMO pricing, capacity trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., closed-system manufacturing, non-viral delivery).
Marketing Collaboration: Provide "voice of the customer" feedback to the marketing team to refine value propositions and sales collateral.

Revenue Generation & Pipeline Management:
Identify & Qualify: Scout the global biotech landscape to identify companies with CGT assets in pre-clinical through Phase III stages.
Deal Execution: Lead the entire sales cycle from initial outreach and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to site visits and works with contract team for the final execution.
Territory Strategy: Develop and execute a regional or global business plan to meet or exceed annual booking targets.

Strategic Relationship Management:
Consultative Selling: Act as a bridge between the client's CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) needs and our internal technical capabilities.
Strategic Networking: Represent the organization at major industry conferences (e.g., ASGCT, SITC, Ash et al).
Account Growth: Partner with key collaborators to ensure current clients are satisfied and look for opportunities to expand existing programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

10+ years related experience primarily in Business Development and/or Value Proposition/Product Development Management. Business development experience is in Gene and Cell Therapy or related life sciences. Strongly prefer 5 years in Business Development or Sales within the CDMO or Life Sciences services sector.

In either Business Development or Sales within the Cell and Gene Therapy, CDMO or a Life Sciences Services Sector, has 5+ years leading teams (direct and cross-functional) in either: medical device/equipment/service company; healthcare consulting; or complex medical center medical device/equipment/service company; healthcare consulting; or complex medical center

A proven track record of closing high-value contracts and building a pipeline from scratch.

Experience leading new product development and launch in a matrix organization. Product development as it relates to the development of strategic partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) space.

Negotiation Skills: Experience navigating complex legal and financial terms in MSAs and Work Orders.

Domain Expertise: A deep understanding of the Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing lifecycle, including viral vector production, cell processing, and analytical requirements.

Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time. Additional time may be spent traveling internationally.

Advance degree is highly preferred to navigate the complex technical and financial nuances of Cell and Gene Therapy deals.

Annualized Contract Value (ACV) and Total Contract Value (TCV).
Conversion rate from Lead to Signed Proposal.
Accuracy of sales forecasting and CRM (Salesforce) management.

Established network of C-suite and CMC-level contacts within the cell and gene therapy ecosystem.
Ability to build rapport quickly in a highly technical environment.

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At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability