Job Summary

In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for downstream bioprocessing in a key growth market, partnering with commercial teams to translate complex customer challenges into high-impact solutions. You will guide biopharmaceutical customers through process development-from pre-clinical to clinical phases-applying deep expertise in normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, virus filtration, chromatography, and fill-finish and formulation technologies. Working closely with account managers, you will drive opportunities from lead to order by delivering compelling, differentiated value propositions. You will also contribute to regional strategy execution, support thought leadership initiatives, and build lasting partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders across India. This role is based in Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary technical authority for downstream bioprocessing in a key growth market, partnering with commercial teams to translate complex customer challenges into high-impact solutions.

- Guide biopharmaceutical customers through process development-from pre-clinical to clinical phases-applying deep expertise in normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, virus filtration, chromatography, and fill-finish and formulation technologies.

- Work closely with account managers, you will drive opportunities from lead to order by delivering compelling, differentiated value propositions.

- You will also contribute to regional strategy execution, support thought leadership initiatives, and build lasting partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders across India.

- This role is based in Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad.

Requirements





- You hold a Masters degree in a BioSciences-related field, or a Masters degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or equivalent, combined with at least 7+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

- You bring hands-on expertise in downstream processing technologies, including normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, virus filtration, chromatography, and fill-finish and formulation-ideally gained in a biopharma manufacturing or process development environment.

- You have a solid understanding of the biopharmaceutical market in India, including customer landscape, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry trends.

- You communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess robust analytical skills to interpret market and customer data.

- You are customer-focused and results-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders at multiple levels, and close commercial opportunities through technical credibility.

- You are self-motivated and well-organized, comfortable working independently in a home-based setup, and willing to travel up to 50% of the time across India, with occasional international travel.

Skills and Competencies

- downstream processing
- normal flow filtration
- tangential flow filtration
- virus filtration
- chromatography
- fill-finish and formulation
- process development

- English communication
- biopharmaceutical industry

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