Director Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy

About Us

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Become the SME (Subject Matter Expert) regarding customer expectations and global market requirements for Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy markets.
• Develop strong understanding of products sold into biopharma/CT/GT markets, understand global and regional strategies of CPC Biotech competitors and customers.
• Responsible for developing and implementing annual and long-term strategic plans to grow assigned segments (achieved within the broader CPC Biotech goals and policies), including:
  • Collaborate with connector, pump and sensor directors, product management and sales/application teams to understand customer needs and develop strategies for implementation of CPC Biotech products at the drug manufacturers and OEMs.
  • Understand and address the industry’s desire for automation of the single-use connection process within the drug manufacturing process.
  • Establish strategy on how pumps and sensors help enable the evolution of an automated drug manufacturing process.
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering to identify new products and product improvements necessary to meet CT/GT market segment needs.
• Conduct market research and provide customer input into our biopharma technology and product roadmaps for connectors, pumps and sensors.
• Collaborate with product management, marketing and sales on the evolution of our Win the Spec strategies at drug manufacturer, CDMO and OEM/distributor customers within the CT/GT segments.
• Work with marketing to develop key messaging necessary to speak to CT/GT segments, create technical, market specific content, and market specific campaigns to increase leads, create opportunities and drive revenue growth in global cell therapy and gene therapy segments.
• Actively participate with key industry trade/technical associations (ARM, BPSA, BPOG, etc.) and become a strong voice for CPC Biotech within strategic workstreams.
• Input into annual pricing/profitability strategies.
• Promote and train the CPC Biotech organization globally on the needs, desires, and value of assigned segments. Be the spokesperson and advocate for assigned markets internally within the global CPC Biotech organization.
• Develop relationships with key decision makers and strategic accounts.
• Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences and/or business
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in technology/product development
• 5+ years in the biopharma market
• Experience/education in cell culture, cell therapy, gene therapy
• Engineering design/automation experience
• Proven strategic thinking skills
• Creative problem solver
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with fluid-handling products/single-use technology
• Experience working with and understanding OEM and distribution channel dynamics
• This role may require up to 25% of travel, domestically and internationally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our Culture

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success.

Growth & Development

We invest in you through mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities. We offer tuition assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees. Our Co-Op and intern program partners with several universities for hands-on industry experience. Recognition programs celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer-to-peer recognition.

Work/Life Balance

We offer multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave allows you to focus on what matters most. Wellness support includes access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being.

Benefits & Compensation

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
• Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Onsite gym & wellness programs.

Financial Benefits

• 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing.
• Referral bonuses for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings.

Pay

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 annually. This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position. Bonus eligibility: Yes.