Join our Corporate Development team as a Corporate Development Professional and play a key role in identifying, assessing and connecting external technologies, innovation opportunities and sourcing pathways to strengthen long-term portfolio growth. Through technology scouting and engagement with external innovation networks, you will help advance opportunities that contribute to better health for more people. This is a field-based position on the East Coast, preferably in the Boston area, with approximately 50–60% travel
What you will accomplish together with us:
- Evaluate and identify Biotech Incubators in the industry and make recommendations on opportunities to Corporate Development management
- Negotiate and execute partnership agreements with Biotech Incubators
- Work closely with members of all Sartorius groups (Commercial, Business Units [BU] & Emerging Businesses [EB]) to gather overall knowledge internally on Biotech Incubators
- Identify emerging technologies & external innovation sources through structured market, ecosystem & competitor scouting activities across strategic technology domains to expand the innovation pipeline
- Assess external technologies, partnership opportunities & sourcing options using technical, commercial & strategic evaluation criteria to direct resources toward high-potential external opportunities
- Engage startups, academic institutions, external innovation ecosystems, research organizations & industry networks to secure early access to critical technologies
- Map strategic capability gaps against external technology landscapes and identify appropriate sourcing pathways through opportunity mapping and technology landscape reviews to accelerate capability build-up in priority areas
What will convince us:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business, Innovation Management or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in technology scouting, open innovation, technology partnerships, technology licensing, OEM management or related fields
- Experience identifying, evaluating & prioritizing emerging technologies and external innovation opportunities
- Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, strategic technology domains, technology commercialization processes & external technology sourcing models
- Knowledge of technology landscape analysis, intellectual property considerations & patent landscapes
- Ability to translate technology trends, capability gaps & market developments into actionable portfolio opportunities
- Ability to establish external technology networks and identify relevant innovation opportunities
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $150,000 and $185,000 depending upon experience and qualifications. Plus, annual bonus and car allowance.
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
