Job Overview
Location
USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
March 19, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • As an Academia Working Student in the Business Development department at Sartorius AG, you will play a vital role in supporting the company’s growth in the life sciences sector by identifying and generating leads for analytical and bioprocess equipment among academic institutions, research institutes, and startups in your region. This position serves as a strategic entry point into a potential future career in Sales & Marketing at a global leader in laboratory and process technologies, allowing you to apply academic knowledge in a real-world business context while contributing to advancements in healthcare innovation.
- • Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting target identification and lead generation for Sartorius’ analytical and bioprocess solutions tailored to scientific research, process development, and production environments; working independently and self-organized within academic networks in Istanbul or Ankara to build relationships with researchers, lab managers, and early-stage companies; utilizing innovative networking tools and participating in product training sessions to effectively communicate value propositions; preparing and delivering basic presentations and negotiations to engage prospects; maintaining accurate records of outreach activities and follow-ups; collaborating remotely with the Business Development team to align on regional goals and feedback; and adapting your approach based on market insights from the life sciences ecosystem.
- • You will be part of Sartorius Biyoteknoloji A.Ş., the Turkish subsidiary of Sartorius AG, a globally recognized life science company dedicated to enabling scientific breakthroughs that translate into real-world medical advancements, particularly in areas such as cancer and dementia therapeutics. The Business Development team operates with an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing agility, customer-centricity, and cross-functional collaboration, and you will be integrated into this dynamic environment through virtual onboarding and mentorship.
- • Sartorius fosters a welcoming and inclusive culture that values diversity, mutual support, and international teamwork, offering access to internal communities focused on topics like agile working, coaching, and women in business. As a working student, you will benefit from a structured onboarding process that begins before your start date via a virtual platform, including welcome workshops and assignment of a ‘buddy’ to guide your integration, ensuring you feel supported from day one.
- • This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth: you will develop practical skills in B2B lead generation, stakeholder engagement, and sales readiness within the life sciences industry; gain hands-on experience with CRM tools and sales methodologies; enhance your communication, negotiation, and self-management abilities in a professional setting; and build a network within the academic and entrepreneurial life science communities in Turkey—all while maintaining flexibility to prioritize your academic commitments.
🎯 Requirements
- • Currently enrolled as a Bachelor, Master, or PhD student in Biotechnology, Life Science, or a closely related field
- • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (application must be submitted in English)
- • Demonstrated self-confidence, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, networking-oriented mindset
- • Ability to work independently with high self-motivation and strong organizational skills
- • Foundational presentation and negotiation skills, with willingness to develop them further
🏖️ Benefits
- • Flexible remote work arrangement with flextime and customizable schedules (12–20 hours per week) to accommodate academic responsibilities
- • Comprehensive onboarding experience including virtual pre-boarding platform, welcome workshops, and a dedicated ‘buddy’ mentor for smooth integration
- • Inclusive and supportive company culture featuring internal communities focused on coaching, agile working, and women’s networks, promoting belonging and professional development
Skills & Technologies
Remote
Degree Required
About Sartorius AG
Sartorius AG is a global life-science and bioprocess equipment provider headquartered in Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1870, it supplies filtration, separation, fluid management, laboratory instruments and consumables supporting biopharmaceutical development and production. Its products include single-use bioreactors, filtration systems, balances, pipettes and cell-culture media, enabling customers to develop and manufacture vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and other biologics efficiently and safely.
