Business Development Senior Manager
By joining the Applied StemCell team, you join our team of diverse professionals, bringing your unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. Together, we provide industry and academic researchers with the ability to leverage the power of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology. We are an innovative company that provides a strong learning community for employees to develop critical skills and industry knowledge. Our culture is fun, innovative, and challenging! Our team has the initiative to drive results, can adapt to a fast-changing environment, understands the needs of teamwork, and has the communication skills to confidently share ideas and viewpoints at all different levels within the company. To apply, please send your cv to [email protected] Benefits at a glance: We provide the following competitive benefits: Covered medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Competitive salary Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Retirement savings plan – 401K plan Short/long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company-paid life insurance At Applied StemCell, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Business Development Senior Manager Business Development Senior Manager
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and execution-oriented Business Development Senior Manager. The candidate will own revenue growth across the West Coast territory, driving new customer acquisition and expanding strategic accounts within biotech markets. This role carries direct responsibility for pipeline development, deal execution, and achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges marketing, operations, and commercial execution. Work location Remote (West Coast, preference for Bay Area / San Diego)
Responsibilities
Revenue ownership and execution Own and deliver against monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets for the West Coast territory Build, manage, and convert a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with company growth objectives Lead end-to-end deal execution, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and close Drive expansion within existing strategic accounts through consultative selling and long-term relationship development Territory strategy and market development Develop and execute a comprehensive territory growth plan aligned with ASC strategy and commercial priorities Identify, acquire, and expand key biotech, pharma, and academic accounts across the West Coast Monitor competitive landscape, pricing dynamics, and emerging trends; provide actionable market intelligence to leadership Represent ASC at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings to generate qualified leads and strengthen market presence CRM, pipeline management, and sales reporting Maintain rigorous CRM discipline (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), ensuring accurate, real-time tracking of leads, opportunities, and account activity Own pipeline forecasting with high accuracy and visibility; provide weekly/monthly updates to leadership Track and report key commercial KPIs including pipeline coverage, conversion rates, deal velocity, average deal size, and win/loss analysis Partner with Marketing on lead generation effectiveness (MQL SQL- Opportunity conversion) and campaign ROI Drive continuous improvement in sales processes, reporting frameworks, and data integrity Cross-functional collaboration Collaborate with Scientific and Operations teams to scope, position, and deliver tailored technical solutions Partner with Marketing on targeted campaigns, messaging, and content aligned with customer needs Ensure seamless handoff from sales to project execution teams to support customer success and repeat business Thought leadership and customer engagement Present ASC’s scientific and commercial value proposition to senior stakeholders through presentations, seminars, and consultative discussions Maintain deep knowledge of genome engineering, cell therapy, and related market segments Position ASC as a trusted partner in complex, multi-stakeholder buying environments Desired qualifications Based on the West Coast (Bay Area or San Diego strongly preferred) 5–10+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience in life sciences Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in complex, technical sales environments Demonstrated success selling services, platforms, or technologies within bioproduction (e.g., CHO cell line development, process development, manufacturing workflows) and/or gene and cell therapy (e.g., genome engineering, viral/non-viral delivery, iPSC-based platforms) Strong experience managing long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder decision processes across R&D, technical, procurement, and executive stakeholders Established network within biotech, pharma, and advanced therapy ecosystems on the West Coast Technical and commercial skills Working knowledge of molecular biology, genome editing, cell culture, stem cells, or iPSC technologies Strong CRM expertise (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) with disciplined pipeline management and forecasting Experience with sales analytics, reporting, and KPI-driven performance management Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex science into clear value propositions Minimum education B.S. in a scientific discipline; Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred Minimum experience Minimum 5 years of demonstrated, successful sales experience, preferably in the life science industry. To apply, please send your cv to [email protected]