Business Development Manager, AgBio

Apac, Apac, Uganda

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Agrigenomics, Agtech, Biotechnology, Genetics, Crop Science, Animal Breeding, AgribusinessIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Genetics, Agronomy, Biotechnology, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in international sales or technical business development, preferably within the agtech or life sciences sector, is required. A deep understanding of regional agricultural practices and genomic applications in farming or livestock is essential, along with exceptional cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills. The role also requires a willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50-70% of the time.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will drive international sales of advanced genomic technologies across key agricultural markets, developing and executing global sales strategies for assigned regions. Responsibilities include developing regional sales and product strategies to increase market share in the Agrigenomics sector, working with sales teams to generate an opportunity pipeline and exceed revenue targets, and managing a portfolio of regional clients in crop science, animal breeding, and agribusiness. The role involves promoting Twist's genomic solutions, sequencing services, and bioinformatics platforms, delivering tailored presentations, and building relationships with distributors, partners, and local agri-tech stakeholders. Additionally, the manager will represent the company at global industry events, coordinate with internal teams for client success and regulatory compliance, and monitor international market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Genomic Technologies

Sales Strategy

Agrigenomics

Life Sciences

Agtech

Client Relationship Management

Sequencing Services

Bioinformatics

Market Analysis

Business Development

International Sales

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$236.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.

Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.

New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.

They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.

Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.

Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.

Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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