Market Development Manager shaping biopharma workflows, use cases, and pipeline strategy for Leica Microsystems’ microscopy and imaging solutions. Partnering with scientific and commercial stakeholders across the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities
Serve as a scientific and market thought partner to biopharma customers
Engage senior stakeholders to understand workflows, challenges, and emerging trends across discovery and translational research
Define and lead Biopharma market development strategy
Translate complex scientific applications into clear, scalable use cases aligned to customer needs
Drive early-stage opportunity shaping by aligning stakeholders, clarifying workflows, and positioning differentiated solutions
Build and scale repeatable, high-value workflows and use cases across accounts
Act as the voice of the customer
Capture and synthesize scientific stakeholder insights to influence commercial strategy, portfolio alignment, and market positioning
Report to the Director of Market Development as part of the North America Life Science Research commercial team
Requirements
PhD or advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, oncology, or related field)
Strong understanding of biopharma R&D workflows
Experience in a biopharma, biotech, or translational research environment
Ability to engage credibly with senior scientific stakeholders
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical applications or strategies that drive adoption or decision-making
Strong communication and influencing skills
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams (scientific and commercial)
Analytical and strategic mindset
Ability to assess opportunities, define use cases, and contribute to structured pipeline development
Ability to travel overnight 30-40% within territory and to support tradeshows as needed
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Benefits
Health care program
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles
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