Saphetor
The Genome Interpreter
North America Business Development Specialist – Pharma/Healthcare/Biotech
Location
Illinois
Posted
117 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree2.5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Be responsible for growing the B2B business within the North American NGS informatics market
• Execute timely and effective follow-up communications with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and identify expansion opportunities
• Understand current needs as well as future plans of our clients, and promote new features, in order to drive more business out of the existing client base
• Leverage the VarSome.com free users community to identify and convert prospects into new VarSome Premium, Clinical, and API clients; generate leads, assess competitor strategies and value propositions, and uncover new market and customer opportunities
• Provide input on advertising, promotion materials, company presentations, and web information
• Help establish and maintain successful relationships with clients and partners to ensure the successful early adoption of new products
• Participate in US conferences (e.g. ACMG, AMP, BioIT World)
• Collaborate closely with marketing and commercial teams to develop and implement a targeted positioning and communication strategy for the U.S. market
Job Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management within NGS informatics or related software companies
- Strong presentation, communication, and organization skills, able to distill complex scientific concepts into simplified language for a diverse audience
- Ability in upselling, cross-selling, and expanding accounts through a consultative approach
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and commercial teams
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, and/or cancer biology
Benefits
- Attractive compensation with variable pay tied to commercial performance
- Room for professional growth
- Endless learning opportunities
- Remote work with occasional travel to visit clients and attend commercial meetings in the Americas and Europe