Business Development Manager

**Accelerate Discovery. Advance Human Health. Bring More to Life.**:
**Are you ready to amplify your impact at the intersection of**life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology**?**:
**At**Beckman Coulter Life Sciences**, a cornerstone of Danaher’s global Life Sciences portfolio, our innovations empower scientists to move faster, think deeper, and bring life-changing discoveries to the world. Every day, researchers rely on our technologies to accelerate breakthrough therapies, optimize complex workflows, and answer humanity’s most critical scientific questions.**:
**When you join us, you become part of a global community of more than**3,300 scientists, engineers, and innovators**—many of whom come directly from the lab. You will thrive in an inclusive culture where your voice matters, where continuous improvement drives everything we do, and where the**Danaher Business System (DBS)** enables ideas to become impact.**:
**Because in modern science,**time** is everything.**
**Time to innovate. Time to automate. Time to save lives.**:
**We are**_partners in time_**—developing solutions**_for scientists, by scientists_**—and we are just getting started. Together, let’s shape the future of discovery and advance human health for generations to come.**:
**About the Role**:
**We are seeking a**Business Development Manager - Life Sciences** for the**Western Region of Saudi Arabia**, responsible for driving growth across the**Research, Academia, Biopharma, and Pharma** segments. This role is pivotal in strengthening our market presence, shaping scientific partnerships, and capturing strategic opportunities across the region.**:
**Working closely with our Channel Partners and the Regional Channel Partner Manager, you will be the primary commercial driver in the West, while also directly leading one of the country’s most strategic accounts**:KAUST**.**:
**This position reports into the**MENA Channel Partner & Business Development Manager** and is part of our high-performing**MENA Sales organization**. The role is based in Jeddah with remote coverage of the Western Region.**:
**In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To**:
**Strategic Growth & Market Expansion**:

- **Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand market share across Research, Academia, and Biopharma/Pharma segments**
- **Identify new market opportunities, emerging scientific trends, and unmet customer needs**
- **Co-create and execute joint business initiatives with Channel Partners**
- **Work closely with the Regional Channel Partner Manager to support and close strategic deals**
- **Represent Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at scientific congresses, industry events, and institutional engagements**

**Key Account Leadership: KAUST**:

- **Act as the primary strategic lead for KAUST, managing senior-level relationships and long-term partnership growth**
- **Understand the account’s research priorities, funding mechanisms, and scientific challenges to deliver tailored solutions**
- **Manage the full sales process from lead generation to closing, ensuring high-quality pipeline management**
- **Deliver impactful presentations and proposals aligned with research and operational needs**
- **Maintain accurate CRM documentation and strong forecasting discipline**

**Critical Requirements for the Role**:

- **Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.); Master’s or PhD is an advantage**
- **5+ years’ proven success in Business Development, Sales, or Key Account Management within**Research, Academia, Biopharma/Pharma**
- **Demonstrated track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets**
- **Experience working through Channel Partners and regional sales ecosystems**
- **Strong experience managing strategic or complex key accounts**
- **Deep understanding of the scientific research lifecycle, institutional purchasing processes, and funding dynamics**
- **Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office**
- **fluent in**Arabic and English**

**Travel & Operational Requirements**:

- **Ability to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally internationally**
- **Must hold a valid driver’s license with a strong driving record**

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- **Prior experience with Life Sciences technologies such as**Automation**,**Genomics**,**Flow Cytometry**,**Particle Counting & Characterization**, and**Centrifugation**
- **Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities**
- **Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and external stakeholders**
- **A high-performing team player who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment**

**Why Join Beckman Coulter Life Sciences?**:
**At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we design careers that evolve with you. As part of the**Danaher** family, you gain access to world-class training, cross-company mobility, and a global culture built on performance, innovation, and purpose.**