Director Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy

Dover Corporation•Roseville, MN

2d•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us! Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Director Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy, CPC Biotech, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences and/or business
Minimum 3+ years of experience in technology/product development
5+ years in the biopharma market
Experience/education in cell culture, cell therapy, gene therapy
Engineering design/automation experience
Proven strategic thinking skills
Creative problem solver
Comfortable with ambiguity
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience with fluid-handling products/single-use technology
Experience working with and understanding OEM and distribution channel dynamics
This role may require up to 25% of travel, domestically and internationally. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

Become the SME (Subject Matter Expert) regarding customer expectations and global market requirements for Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy markets.
Develop strong understanding of products sold into biopharma/CT/GT markets, understand global and regional strategies of CPC Biotech competitors and customers.
Responsible for developing and implementing annual and long-term strategic plans to grow assigned segments (achieved within the broader CPC Biotech goals and policies) including:
Collaborate with connector, pump and sensor directors, product management and sales/application teams to understand customer needs and develop strategies for implementation of CPC Biotech products at the drug manufacturers and OEMs.
Understand and address the industry’s desire for automation of the single-use connection process within the drug manufacturing process. Establish strategy on how pumps and sensors help enable the evolution of an automated drug manufacturing process.
Collaborate with product management and engineering to identify new products and product improvements necessary to meet CT/GT market segment needs. Conduct market research and provide customer input into our biopharma technology and product roadmaps for connectors, pumps and sensors.
Collaborate with product management, marketing and sales on the evolution of our Win the Spec strategies at drug manufacturer, CDMO and OEM/distributor customers within the CT/GT segments.
Work with marketing to develop key messaging necessary to speak to CT/GT segments, create technical, market specific content, and market specific campaigns to increase leads, create opportunities and drive revenue growth in global cell therapy and gene therapy segments.
Actively participate with key industry trade/technical associations (ARM, BPSA, BPOG, etc.) and become a strong voice for CPC Biotech within strategic workstreams.
Input into annual pricing/profitability strategies.
Promote and train the CPC Biotech organization globally on the needs, desires, and value of assigned segments.
Be the spokesperson and advocate for assigned markets internally within the global CPC Biotech organization.
Develop relationships with key decision makers and strategic accounts.
Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Benefits

Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Scholarship programs for children of eligible employees
A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities
Recognition programs
Multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave and paid volunteer time
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
Onsite gym & wellness programs
401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing
Referral bonuses
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
Commuter benefits
Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid time off beginning at 120 hours annually
Business travel services
Employee discounts
Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services