Merck KGaA Posted October 12, 2026

Technical Application Consultant - DSP (Biocluster)

Cambridge_GB, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Your Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with expertise in Downstream Bioprocessing to join our team as a Technical Application Consultant. As part of the Downstream Processing (DSP) Customer Application team within the Process solution commercial organisation, you will leverage your technical expertise in DSP technologies to drive sales and business growth.

You will collaborate closely with the Commercial, MSAT and Customer Applications teams to develop and implement solutions for customers located primarily within the Biocluster area (Oxford, Cambridge & London) but also covering the South of the UK.

Your role will include managing complex projects from pre-sales through implementation, ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience. Your understanding of market dynamics and customer needs will enable you to identify strategic opportunities for growth. You will engage with customers both in person and virtually, presenting our expertise while addressing their specific needs.

Your contributions will extend to assisting Field Marketing and Commercial teams in planning and executing regional action plans. Additionally, you will act as a liaison, sharing customer feedback with the business to shape our strategies and product offerings.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD is preferred.

Strong relevant technical experience in the DSP Bioprocessing industry.

Ability to travel up to 60% of the time through Southern UK.

Solid technical understanding of bioproduction workflows across multiple modalities, including but not limited to mAbs, ADCs, vaccines, mRNA, and Cell and/or Gene Therapy.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to build strategic relationships effectively.

Strong customer-centric mindset, and a proactive, action-driven approach.

Ability to analyze customer manufacturing processes and align them with our product offering.

Desirable:

Previous customer facing experience.

Previous project management experience, with the ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders

Job details

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Function
Other / Corporate Functions
Therapeutic area
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Location
Cambridge_GB, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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