Technical Applications Specialist-(Remote)

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Charlotte, NC

338d • $70,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The position will work with the local Commercial team members to support sales opportunities in the Southeast United States. As part of this team, you will leverage your expertise and strategic insights in the field of downstream technologies including filtration and purification portfolios to effectively collaborate with commercial partners and drive sales. Use your understanding of customers, current industry drivers and trends, together with an appreciation of competition dynamics to effectively identify strategic opportunities to gain market share and grow the business. You will also bring customer and commercial feedback to leadership, business, & strategy to share best practices and identify potential gaps. Position involves 30% domestic travel to customer locations within Southeast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific discipline or Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of downstream purification experience in the biopharma industry.
• 1+ years of experience with development of TFF and/or Clarification purification unit operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration.
• 5+ years direct experience with development and implementation of purification unit operations, ideally as a Process Development Scientist.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Experience working in a sales or marketing organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications.
• Strong customer and sales orientation.
• Strong experience in downstream purification operations, with an emphasis on Clarification and Tangential Flow Filtration.

Responsibilities

• Support sales opportunities in the Southeast United States.
• Leverage expertise in downstream technologies including filtration and purification portfolios.
• Collaborate with commercial partners to drive sales.
• Identify strategic opportunities to gain market share and grow the business.
• Provide customer and commercial feedback to leadership and strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree