Senior Manager of Marketing And Business Development

Senior Manager of Marketing & Business Development Join Exreprotein and help accelerate the future of life science innovation.

Exreprotein is a growing Minnesota-based biotechnology company dedicated to developing and manufacturing high-quality recombinant proteins, antibodies, pathology solutions, molecular biology reagents, and advanced technologies that support life science research, diagnostics, biologics development, and cell & gene therapy (CGT).

Our customers include leading academic institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, CROs/CDMOs, hospitals, pathology laboratories, and industrial partners worldwide. Through integrated expertise in protein engineering, cell biology, pathology, and bioprocess development, we provide innovative products and solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and translational medicine.

As we continue expanding our product portfolio, technical services, and global commercial presence, we are seeking an experienced Manager of Marketing & Business Development to lead our commercial strategy and drive the next stage of company growth.

This Senior Manager role is responsible for developing and executing Exreprotein's global marketing and business development strategy. You will oversee marketing, sales support, distributor development, commercial operations, and strategic partnerships while working closely with executive leadership, R&D, manufacturing, and customer support teams.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to help shape the commercial direction of an innovative biotechnology company and make a meaningful impact on our long-term growth.

Commercial Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and execute commercial strategies that accelerate revenue growth and expand market share.
• Identify new business opportunities across research, diagnostics, pathology, and cell & gene therapy markets.
• Build strategic relationships with biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical partners, CROs/CDMOs, distributors, and key opinion leaders.
• Support OEM collaborations, licensing opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead branding, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for new and existing products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide product strategy and commercial decisions.
• Develop value propositions, messaging, and sales enablement materials.
• Manage product launches and commercialization initiatives.
• Oversee website content, SEO, digital advertising, email marketing, social media, and scientific marketing campaigns.
• Utilize CRM platforms such as Hub Spot and lead generation tools to build and nurture sales pipelines.
• Monitor campaign performance using data-driven metrics and continuously optimize marketing effectiveness.

Conferences & Industry Events

• Plan and manage participation in scientific conferences, exhibitions, webinars, workshops, and customer events.
• Represent Exreprotein at industry meetings and strengthen brand visibility.
• Recruit, develop, and support domestic and international distributors.
• Build long-term relationships with strategic customers and key accounts.
• Collaborate with distributors to develop regional growth strategies and sales initiatives.
• Partner with the sales team to identify high-value opportunities and accelerate deal progression.
• Support quotations, proposals, customer presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasting, and commercial KPIs.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to successfully launch new products and services.
• Translate customer feedback and market insights into future product development.
• Ensure commercialization activities align with business objectives and customer needs.

Operations & Revenue Growth

• Coordinate inventory planning and demand forecasting with production teams.
• Monitor production schedules to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency while achieving revenue and profitability targets.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the commercial organization, including marketing and inside sales personnel.
• Establish departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Coach team members and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Improve commercial processes and operational efficiency.
• Foster collaboration across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Production, Technical Support, and Executive Leadership.
• Build a high-performance, customer-focused commercial culture.

• Master degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in marketing, business development, or commercial leadership within the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated success developing commercial strategies and driving revenue growth.
• Strong experience in market research, competitive analysis, product marketing, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple commercial initiatives.
• Excellent…