At Univercells, we transform how biotech drugs are made so everyone, everywhere, can get them.

We are biotech innovators. We are scientists and entrepreneurs creating transformative platforms for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, through technology, bioprocess know-how and entrepreneurial spirit.

At Quantoom Biosciences, a Univercells company, we are on a mission to remove the barriers to making mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, at every stage from sequence up to mass production. We give our partners greater access to drug development and production autonomy through technical and business model innovation. Quantoom Biosciences is proud to host an interdisciplinary team of passionate scientists, engineers, technicians, and corporate profiles committed to solving some of the biggest challenges in DNA- and RNA manufacturing for vaccines and therapeutics. Quantoom Biosciences has two facilities; the headquarters are based in Nivelles (Belgium), and the France Research Center focusing on offering an end-to-end DNA production platform based in Evry (France).

In addition to its current focus area of mRNA-based vaccination, Quantoom is continuously exploring new applications for its current and future development projects, including cell-free protein synthesis, DNA vaccines, RNA-based therapeutics, gene delivery technologies, and many more.

Every person will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission and be impactful. Apply and be part of this great adventure! “ 

MISSION 

As Business Developer, you will promote our new and fully integrated m-RNA production platform within the Biotechnological area (research laboratory, biotech biopharma or CDMO companies) within LMIC's Countries - more specifically Middel east and Africa. 

This position can be based anywhere in the EMEA - with frequent travels to our potential customers in EMEA zone, Middel East, Africa, ... and to our site located in Belgium - Nivelles. Some travels to customers/prospects located in Asia or South America can also be planned.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals from initial contact through signed agreements, in a consultative selling process 

• Model the financial business case associated with each opportunity 

• Manage from beginning to end, a wide variety of deal types: collaborations, joint ventures, investments, licensing, distribution, … 

• Structure and negotiate agreements with partners, conduct due diligence, formulate partnership strategies and present recommendations to the management team, as well as manage transactional and execution steps to close. 

• Work closely with scientific/technology teams to sell and deploy biotech platforms and consulting services 

• Represent our company in congresses or events 

REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS 

• MBA or graduate degree in a Management, Technical, BioSciences or Engineering field 

• 5 years of experience working in a sales engineer or business development role (pharmaceutical, medical device, life science/digital health domain) 

• Solid scientific background, with an in-depth understanding of biopharmaceuticals 

• Strong network in worldwide or regional life sciences sector (preferred) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to deliver key messages to internal and external audiences including the C-Suite 

• Ability to prioritize actions and goals and to successfully progress sales along the sales pipeline 

• Self-motivation and interest for start-up companies/SMEs 

• Fluent English, any other language is a plus 

OUR OFFER 

Is it appealing to you? Are you a passionate negotiator with excellent communication and strong sales capability. You have a solid scientific background and a strong network in life science health domain? Let’s meet! 

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