Area Sales Manager

Job Description

About the Company Strand Life Sciences is a genomics-based research and diagnostics company with a mission to improve global health by decoding the genetic information contained in an individual’s genome. We have partnered with thousands of academicians and physicians to apply next-generation genomics to generate valuable insights into disease areas such as cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, eye and neurological disorders. Our partnership programs enable large-scale genomics research studies. About the Position Strand is seeking to add Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager for Nagpur along with PAN India with strong experience in the Molecular Diagnostics Industry, preferably with background in Rare Disease and Reproductive Health, Prenatal & Pediatric Genetics. The roles will report into the Zonal Sales Manager. He/she will be responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market plan for the region in order to achieve the assigned sales targets. They will be responsible for establishing MOUs and other strategic deals with healthcare institutions & KOLs. They will operate ethically and be motivated by and give the highest priority to the overall well-being of the patients. Job Requirements ● Achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in the assigned geographical region. ● Determine the market potential for the region, prioritize the portfolio opportunities, and develop and execute the go-to-market plan. ● Drive optimal operating mechanisms to monitor and track progress of opportunities in the pipeline; and deliver on fulfilment targets. ● Develop and grow trusted relationship with senior Clinicians and other Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in core areas. ● Establish MOUs and grow business engagement with key healthcare customers by understanding customer challenges and delivering solutions. ● Nurture relationship with professional society stakeholders within geographical area. ● Plan and conduct regional and local marketing events, including roundtables and client-site functions, in collaboration with Marketing team. ● Stay abreast of the latest in Next Generation Sequencing and standard of care in Prenatal and pediatric genetics. ● Be completely accountable for each sample/case ensuring it progresses within prescribed timelines from order to reporting. ● Act as a primary customer point of contact in the region and ultimately be accountable for issue resolution for assigned region. Required Skills ● 3+ years of experience in the Molecular Diagnostics Industry ● Experience in and knowledge of Reproductive Health and Rare Disease is mandatory ● Good understanding of the genetic testing landscape ● An academic degree in Science in general, and bio-technology in particular, would be a plus ● Willingness to travel 70% of work time ● Good written and verbal communication skills in English language; fluency in local language is preferable What Strand Life Sciences offers ● Exciting opportunities for development and professional growth within our dynamic organization, ● Vibrant multidisciplinary scientific interaction and learning opportunity ● A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference, ● A lot of our studies are translational research studies involving cutting edge research problems in genomics of clinical conditions and drugs, with the opportunity to innovate constantly on the job as opposed to repeated monotonous execution of set processes, ● An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment, ● A competitive salary and generous benefits Show more Show less