Development Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Development Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in real estate development, nonprofit fundraising and advancement, and technology product development, at levels from coordinator to senior director. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg lead the state in openings, with major employers including Penn Medicine, PNC Financial Services, and Comcast maintaining consistent development manager headcount across their Pennsylvania operations. Community development, software product management, and corporate business development are the most sought-after specialties in current Pennsylvania listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
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The Associate Market Development Manager for Biosciences is a member of the North American Market Development team and is responsible for implementation of Go-to-Market and demand generation plans for a consumables' portfolio in our Molecular Biology business unit. The ideal candidate leads the development and execution of regional marketing plans to support the Bioscience sales team in a fast moving market environment.
How will you make an impact?
This individual is a successful, results-focused leader who coordinates closely with our Global Market Development team, Marketing Operations, Product Management, Commercial Sales, and Executive Management to help define, lead, and implement integrated marketing programs built to achieve sales, marketing, and portfolio goals.
They will also lead projects and communicate with internal business partners to influence marketing campaign messaging and convert those messages into effective marketing programs leading to revenue, improved customer gratification, and market growth.
This is a highly visible individual contributor role that delivers our tactical marketing goals for a large business. Successful candidates will be productive and additive to the vision of the Commercial Operations leaders and the Bioscience business teams within 120 days.
This is an onsite position.
What will you do
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop tactical action plans that drive growth in key channels and customer segments
- Develop and drive messaging and tools that communicate the value proposition to our customers through multiple channels including our sales teams, digital marketing, and distribution.
- Achieve sales and market goals for your portfolio. Perform and present detailed analyses & routine reports of business performance.
- Provide Voice-of-Customer and Voice-of-Sales feedback to optimize the most effective product positioning and strategy.
How will you get here?
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field with 2+ years’ experience in a marketing role
- Preferred: Master’s degree in life sciences or experience in molecular biology labs, applications, or related-marketing role; MBA in marketing or business
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Understands the customer value proposition and has experience in demand/lead generation strategies
- Understands marketing planning and strategy; is familiar with life science research markets and competitors
- Collaborates to work on problems of routine to diverse scope; influences cross-functional peer groups without direct authority; and identifies problems, answers questions, and gains participation of others to implement efficient solutions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Has technical knowledge in molecular biology
- Applies strong analytical skills to interpret business problems and identifies business needs from data
- Provides strategic and tactical direction and expertise to the broader marketing team
- Communicates to business partners with regularly oral and written messages updating key business metrics, successes, failures, standard methodologies, etc. to optimize strategies and tactics and achieve targets
- Proactively and productively participates in cross-functional teams to achieve goals of the company, our customers, and our colleagues
Our global team of colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Texas is $90,000.00–$115,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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- Electronics & Hardware
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, urban planning, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive experience in development, fundraising, or program management
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders toward project milestones
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Salesforce, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Experience developing and managing departmental or project budgets with accountability for outcomes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting proposals to boards or executive leadership
Development Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development manager in Pennsylvania?
Most development manager roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in business, urban planning, nonprofit management, or a related field, followed by several years in a coordinator or analyst role. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for most development manager positions, though real estate development roles may require licensure through the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or a CFRE designation strengthens candidacy at Pennsylvania employers considerably.
How much do development managers make in Pennsylvania?
Development managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $131,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,260 for the lowest 10% to over $217,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire development managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring development managers in Pennsylvania right now include CVS Health, J&J Gaming, and Amphenol, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of large health systems, financial institutions, and regional nonprofits means openings appear across both corporate and mission-driven organizations throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most development manager jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Pennsylvania have the most development manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives the bulk of listings through its dense concentration of health systems, universities, and corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh's tech and finance sectors sustain strong demand, and Harrisburg draws openings tied to state government contractors and regional nonprofits.
Are there remote development manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than many management roles. About 64% of development manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the strategic and desk-based nature of much of the work. Fundraising, business development, and product development sub-specialties tend to offer the most location flexibility, while construction and real estate development roles remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a development manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a development coordinator or associate role at a Pennsylvania nonprofit, health system, or real estate firm and building a project portfolio from there. Large Pennsylvania institutions such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and United Way chapters across the state regularly hire development associates and program coordinators as entry points. Moving laterally from grant writing, project coordination, or sales roles is common, and earning a nonprofit management certificate through Pennsylvania community colleges sharpens early applications.
Where can I find and apply to development manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to development manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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