Technical Sales Leader - Single Use Solutions

The Opportunity: . Applications / Technical Sales Manager Avantor Fluid Handling (AFH) : Single-Use Solutions | Bioprocessing & Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Business: Avantor Fluid Handling (AFH), Single-Use Solutions Role level : Senior technical sales / applications leadership; 15+ years experience Primary focus : Customer solution development, technical positioning, application support, and team leadership Industry coverage: Biopharma, biotech, vaccines, biologicals, CDMOs, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing Regulated-market exposure: US FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and other ICH-regulated markets The Opportunity Avantor Fluid Handling (AFH) offers customized Single-Use Solutions that cater to the unique needs of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturers throughout the process workflow. Our solutions include single-use assemblies, fluid handling systems, and associated hardware designed to support critical manufacturing operations. The role of an Applications / Technical Sales Manager is pivotal in creating impactful solutions for our customers. With deep process knowledge, technical expertise, and commercial acumen, the individual will lead a team of Application Specialists and deliver innovative solutions that address the unique application needs of clients across biopharmaceutical, vaccine, biological, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.

15+ years of industry experience in Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Vaccines, Biologicals, and/or Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Strong knowledge across bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows, including upstream processing, downstream processing, formulation, buffer/media preparation, sterile manufacturing, and fill-finish operations. Experience working with external customers within the Biotech, Biologicals, Life Sciences, Vaccine, and/or Injectable Pharmaceutical industries. Experience supporting customers supplying products to highly regulated markets such as the United States, Europe, Japan, and other ICH-regulated regions. Strong understanding of customer manufacturing processes, technical challenges, material requirements, and evolving industry expectations. Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to single-use technologies used in biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Working knowledge of Extractables & Leachables (E&L), supplier qualification programs, GMP/cGMP expectations, change control, quality risk management, sterility assurance, contamination control, validation requirements, and regulatory expectations from US FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and other global agencies. Awareness of BPOG Single-Use guidance and USP / ISO standards relevant to single-use systems, fluid contact materials, sterilization, biocompatibility, and particulate control. Personal Attributes Purpose-driven, with passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges that advance life-changing science. Customer-focused, solution-oriented, and able to convert technical insight into meaningful business impact. Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) who partners closely with commercial teams, product managers, quality teams, and R&D scientists to achieve business objectives. Possess deep understanding of bioprocessing workflows and/or sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Strong understanding of customer technical challenges, process requirements, material requirements, and regulatory expectations. Capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders across Process Development,