Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy) - Philadelphia, PA

About this role

Sartorius has a remote-based position for a Technical Sales Specialist (Gene Therapy) in the Philadelphia, PA area.  In this role, you will drive sales growth and build strong customer relationships across the East Coast. This strategic, results-focused role requires effective territory management, deep customer engagement, and skilled use of Salesforce (SFDC) to support sales execution and planning.

You will lead efforts to expand Sartorius’ presence in the Gene and Nucleic Acid markets by promoting our Advanced Therapy Solutions portfolio to biopharma, biotech, CDMO, academic, and hospital accounts. Success in this role will depend on your ability to understand complex customer needs, communicate product value clearly, and focus on (early) seeding activities to gain new business opportunities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop targeted sales strategies and stay current with industry trends to fuel sustained growth.

In this field-based role, you will   pursue and convert new business through  hands-on   technical selling, running demos and trials that directly drive revenue and product adoption within a defined portfolio,   as well as   handing over newly won accounts for long‑ term   development   in collaboration with Central Sales.  

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Identify , reach, and engage prospective customers ,   including  new logo   and whitespace opportunity generation not covered by   Central Sales,   to generate and qualify new business opportunities through proactive technical hunting  

• Plan, execute, and manage   technical demos and trials   to   validate   customer fit and accelerate adoption  

• Drive deal progression by framing solution fit, quantifying customer impact, and addressing technical objections   to increase win rate   through technical selling and value positioning  

• Shape customer proposals and commercial offers in collaboration with Central Sales by providing critical technical inputs that   impact   deal closure  

• Deliver pre ‑   and post ‑ sales technical support   to secure adoption and generate repeat revenue , ensuring a smooth transition to Central Sales once adoption is secured.  

• Capture   and   share   actionable V oice-of- C ustomer   insights   (user needs , feedback,   competitive signals )   to influence   assigned   product portfolio   and   enhance   sales   enablement   approach es ,   shar ing   insights systematically with   Central Sales   for   integration into   account plan s

What will convince us:

• Master ’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field  

• 3+   years of technical sales, applications support, or pre sales experience in a scientific   or   technical environment  

• Demonstrated hunter mindset with proven ability to   identify , advance, and   win   new opportunities  

• Strong hands ‑ on technical capability, including demos, trials, and customer evaluations  

• Excellent   c onsultative communication skills, able to articulate technical and commercial value to diverse stakeholders  

• Proficiency   in CRM systems and structured sales processes, with strong documentation discipline  

• Willing to travel >50% as this role is heavily focused on external   customers

• ​Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network” Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs. Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment. Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match) Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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