Technical Application Specialist (all genders, full-/part-time) at The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chromatography, Affinity Chromatography, Protein A Chromatography, Downstream Processing, Biological Production, Monoclonal Antibodies, Project Management, Customer Focus, Digital Agility, Communication Skills, Strategic Insights, Market Dynamics, Technical Expertise, Collaboration, Customer Experience, Action-Oriented

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Your Role: As a key member of the Customer Applications team, you will play a vital role in advancing our chromatography solutions, specifically focusing on Affinity / Protein A chromatography. You will leverage your expertise in downstream technologies to collaborate with commercial partners and drive the adoption of our innovative technologies. Your strategic insights will be essential in developing initiatives that enhance chromatography sales within your designated region. By working closely with Process Development Scientists, you will ensure a seamless customer experience, particularly for those testing and trialing our products. Your understanding of market dynamics and customer needs will enable you to identify strategic opportunities for growth. You will engage with customers both inperson and virtually, presenting our expertise while addressing their specific needs. Your contributions will extend to planning and executing regional action plans alongside Field Marketing and Commercial teams. Additionally, you will act as a liaison, sharing customer feedback with leadership to shape our strategies and product offerings. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with commercial partners to drive the adoption of chromatography technologies Develop and implement initiatives to enhance chromatography sales in your region Partner with Process Development Scientists to ensure a seamless customer experience Assist Field Marketing and Commercial teams in planning and executing regional action plans Identify strategic opportunities for market share growth based on customer insights and market dynamics Present technical expertise to sutomers through both face-to-face and virtual interactions Prepare and vaildate information required for prioritizing customer projects Act as an ambassador for collaborative mindset, supporting the broader product range where applicable Who you are: You hold a Bachelor‘s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; a Master‘s or PHD is preferred You have over 5 years of relevant technical experience in the life sciences industry, from prospecting to closure You are well-versed in downstream processing and chromatography, with experience in biological production, including monoclonal antibodies You demonstrate strong project management skills, adept at managing complex projects with stakeholders You exhibit a customer-focused mindset, coupled with digital agility and proactive, action-oriented behaviour You are fluent in German and English and other local languages relevant to your market You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to build strategic relationships effectively Department: LS-PS-PC Chrom & JSR Integration Level: Expert 3

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with commercial partners to drive the adoption of chromatography technologies and develop initiatives to enhance chromatography sales in your region. Additionally, you will partner with Process Development Scientists to ensure a seamless customer experience and identify strategic opportunities for market share growth.