Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Join us as Business Development Manager
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
1. E2E Innovation Opportunity Scouting & Technical-Market Assessment
Identify and evaluate new opportunity spaces for our biosolutions, including biochemicals, biomaterials, circularity solutions, carbon reduction technologies, and industrial biosolutions.
Conduct technical and commercial assessments, integrating scientific feasibility, market attractiveness, value chain dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Build early business cases that link technical potential with commercial pathways.
2. Business Commercialization for Planetary Health Projects
Act as a commercial lead within E2E projects, supporting the progression from concept → feasibility → pilot → market adoption.
Define go-to-market strategies, value propositions, customer segmentation, and adoption pathways for new biosolutions.
Co-drive customer validation activities, and technical–commercial proof-of-concept work streams.
Support regulatory, sustainability, and application assessments where relevant.
3. External Engagement & Partnership Development
Build external networks with customers, startups, universities, research institutes, and ecosystem partners in China.
Identify co-development or partnership opportunities to accelerate technical validation or market access.
Represent Novonesis in technical-commercial discussions, workshops, and innovation exchanges.
4. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
Work closely with R&D (China), Global Venture and Innovation teams (Denmark), Application Centers, and Business Areas to align scientific and commercial priorities.
Act as the bridge between science and market, ensuring early-stage work is grounded in strategic relevance and commercial realism.
To succeed you must hold:
Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific/engineering field.
Strong understanding of biosolutions, microbial processes, fermentation, biochemicals, or bio-based materials.
3–6+ years in business development, innovation, technical sales, venture building, R&D commercialization, or consulting within biotech, bioprocessing, materials, or sustainability sectors.
Experience bridging technical insights with commercial strategy.
Proven ability to work in early-stage innovation, navigate ambiguity, and deliver structured recommendations.
Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, from R&D scientists to commercial leaders and external industry partners.
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple parallel projects.
Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.
Willingness to travel as needed to support business development initiatives.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photograph in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
The China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
If you apply the position on this platform, it means you agree to authorize Novonesis to use your personal information for recruitment related activities and save it in the company's global recruitment system and server overseas. We will manage, use, and protect your personal information in accordance base on personal information protection laws and regulations, as well as Novonesis global privacy policy.
At the same time, we will also confirm with you by Email and telephone. If you have any questions, please follow the " 诺维信招聘" WeChat platform for more information.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
The China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
If you apply the position on this platform, it means you agree to authorize Novonesis to use your personal information for recruitment related activities and save it in the company's global recruitment system and server overseas. We will manage, use, and protect your personal information in accordance base on personal information protection laws and regulations, as well as Novonesis global privacy policy.
At the same time, we will also confirm with you by Email and phone. If you have any questions, please follow the “诺维信招聘” WeChat platform for more information.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
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What We Do
Novozymes has combined with Chr. Hansen to become Novonesis: linkedin.com/company/novonesis.
This global biosolutions company of 10,000 people is transforming how the world produces, consumes and lives. In 30-plus industries, its biosolutions help businesses meet their needs and the needs of our planet.
Novozymes was formed in 2000 when Novo Nordisk split into three companies: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novozymes A/S and Novo A/S. Novozymes was the world leader in biological solutions with a commitment to Rethink Tomorrow. It served 130 markets with enzymatic, microbial and advanced protein solutions. The company’s solutions enabled higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits.
In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner by combining the two companies. The goal was to unleash the full potential of biosolutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society. The combination was completed on January 29, 2024 and Novonesis was born. The name means ‘a new beginning’ and is derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’. It reflects a new era where we’ll better our world with biology. You can find Novonesis on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/company/novonesis.
Novozymes A/S, part of Novonesis Group.
