Market Development Manager - Biopharma (Life Sciences)

Location: Remote across the United States and Canada; overnight travel within the territory and to tradeshows required 30–40% of the time.

Base salary: $135,000–$175,000 annually. Total target compensation, including Sales Incentive Compensation, is $220,000–$260,000 annually.

Company

Leica Microsystems is a hirify.global operating company providing optical and digital solutions for microscopy, imaging, and analysis in life sciences.

What you will do

• Act as a scientific and market thought partner to biopharma customers and senior stakeholders.
• Define and lead the Biopharma market development strategy.
• Translate complex scientific workflows into differentiated, scalable use cases and value propositions.
• Shape early-stage opportunities by aligning stakeholders and clarifying customer workflows.
• Build repeatable workflows that accelerate adoption and commercial growth.
• Synthesize customer insights to influence commercial strategy, portfolio alignment, and market positioning.

Requirements

• PhD or advanced degree in life sciences, such as cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, oncology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of biopharma R&D workflows and experience in a biopharma, biotech, or translational research environment.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical applications or strategies that support adoption and decision-making.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across scientific and commercial teams.
• Analytical and strategic mindset with experience assessing opportunities, defining use cases, and developing structured pipelines.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and willingness to travel overnight 30–40%.

Nice to have

• Experience with spatial biology, advanced imaging, or cell-based assay workflows.
• Background in translational research, biomarker development, or early drug discovery.
• Customer-facing experience in field applications, scientific support, consulting, or technical sales.
• Experience driving adoption of new technologies or workflows across research organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work from home for eligible employees.
• Paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Customer-focused, innovative, and collaborative working environment.
• Participation in hirify.global’s continuous improvement system.