Business Development Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve
humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has
been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the
future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the
possibilities for transformation are endless.
We're here to better our world with biology.
Join us as Business Development Manager
In this role you'll make an impact by:
1. E2E Innovation Opportunity Scouting & Technical-Market Assessment
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Identify and evaluate new opportunity spaces for our biosolutions, including
biochemicals, biomaterials, circularity solutions, carbon reduction
technologies, and industrial biosolutions.
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Conduct technical and commercial assessments, integrating scientific
feasibility, market attractiveness, value chain dynamics, and competitive
landscape.
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Build early business cases that link technical potential with commercial
pathways.
2. Business Commercialization for Planetary Health Projects
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Act as a commercial lead within E2E projects, supporting the progression from
concept → feasibility → pilot → market adoption.
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Define go-to-market strategies, value propositions, customer segmentation, and
adoption pathways for new biosolutions.
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Co-drive customer validation activities, and technical-commercial
proof-of-concept work streams.
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Support regulatory, sustainability, and application assessments where relevant.
3. External Engagement & Partnership Development
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Build external networks with customers, startups, universities, research
institutes, and ecosystem partners in China.
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Identify co-development or partnership opportunities to accelerate technical
validation or market access.
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Represent Novonesis in technical-commercial discussions, workshops, and
innovation exchanges.
4. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
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Work closely with R&D (China), Global Venture and Innovation teams (Denmark),
Application Centers, and Business Areas to align scientific and commercial
priorities.
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Act as the bridge between science and market, ensuring early-stage work is
grounded in strategic relevance and commercial realism.
To succeed you must hold:
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Master's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science,
Biochemistry, or a related scientific/engineering field.
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Strong understanding of biosolutions, microbial processes, fermentation,
biochemicals, or bio-based materials.
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3-6+ years in business development, innovation, technical sales, venture
building, R&D commercialization, or consulting within biotech, bioprocessing,
materials, or sustainability sectors.
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Experience bridging technical insights with commercial strategy.
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Proven ability to work in early-stage innovation, navigate ambiguity, and
deliver structured recommendations.
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Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, from R&D scientists to
commercial leaders and external industry partners.
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Pioneering, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple parallel
projects.
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Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.
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Willingness to travel as needed to support business development initiatives.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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