Technical Sales Specialist, Gene Therapy

Sartorius

Technical Sales Specialist driving sales growth and customer relationships in Gene Therapy for Sartorius. Focus on expanding presence in Gene and Nucleic Acid markets with strong customer engagement and technical selling.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 Voice-of-Customer insights (user needs, feedback, competitive signals) to influence assigned product portfolio and enhance sales enablement approaches, sharing insights systematically with Central Sales for integration into account plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 consultative 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

technical salesapplications supportpre sales experiencedemostrialscustomer evaluationssales enablementcustomer proposalscommercial offersVoice-of-Customer insights

Soft Skills

hunter mindsetconsultative communicationarticulate technical valuearticulate commercial valuestakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcollaborationcustomer impact quantificationaddressing technical objectionsrelationship building

Certifications

Master’s degree in Life SciencesMaster’s degree in BiotechnologyMaster’s degree in Engineering