Commercial Partner

Syenex • Evanston, IL

5d

About The Position

Syenex is hiring a Scientific Commercial Partner to apply deep scientific training beyond the bench at the intersection of science, strategy, and sales. The role works directly with cell and gene therapy developers to understand delivery challenges, translate Syenex's technology into solutions for their programs, and help validate how the platform fits into their pipelines.

The position bridges Syenex's scientific team and its customers. It requires the ability to discuss delivery biology, vector engineering, and cell therapy development with senior scientific and process-development leaders, as well as an entrepreneurial approach to building relationships and developing business. The Commercial Partner will work closely with the Head of Commercial to build Syenex's early commercial motion and will have ownership of approaches to new accounts. The role offers direct mentorship and the opportunity to grow into senior commercial or business development leadership as Syenex scales.

Requirements

• PhD or master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, immunology, synthetic biology, or a related field, completed or defending soon.
• Genuine curiosity about biotech's business side and desire to build a career in commercial or technical sales rather than continue at the bench.
• Extroverted, entrepreneurial mindset; energized by talking to people, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex biology into clear, compelling messaging for varied audiences.
• Ability to adopt commercial tools quickly, including CRM platforms, AI-assisted research and writing tools, and virtual presentation and demonstration tools.
• Willingness to travel roughly 30–50% for customer visits and conferences.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, still-being-defined commercial function while staying closely aligned with the Head of Commercial.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to industry, technology translation, or customer-facing work through internships, consulting projects, or entrepreneurial side projects; prior commercial experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of prospective and existing biotech accounts, building trusted relationships with scientists and leaders at cell and gene therapy companies.
• Identify and pursue new business through outbound prospecting, digital tools, market research, and networking at scientific conferences and events.
• Translate Syenex's cell-specific delivery vectors and programmable payload systems into audience-specific technical and commercial messaging through email, calls, presentations, and live demonstrations.
• Work with customers to scope and support experiments that validate Syenex's platform for their applications, in coordination with the scientific team.
• Take a consultative sales approach by understanding customer programs and biology and identifying where Syenex can provide value.
• Support deal progression with the Head of Commercial, including technical discussions, proposal development, and coordination through negotiation and close.
• Share customer and market insights with the product and scientific teams to inform roadmap priorities.
• Represent Syenex at scientific and industry conferences, including partnering, presentations, and events where relevant.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from the Head of Commercial.
• Account and strategy ownership from day one.
• Opportunity to grow into senior commercial or business development leadership as Syenex scales.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level