Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead

Loka, Inc
Boston, MA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Life Sciences professionals with advanced degrees and sales experience will find this remote-first role with transformative project opportunities in Boston, MA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a PhD or Master's in Life Sciences and a track record in client-facing sales roles
    — “Master or PhD in Biotech, Bioinformatics or Bioengineering”
  • Individuals who can translate technical insights into business value for biotech and pharma clients
    — “Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial”
  • Professionals who enjoy a hybrid remote-in-office work model and can manage travel commitments
    — “Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, limiting the pool to US citizens or permanent residents
    — “Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize past success in building long-term relationships and closing deals in the Life Sciences sector
    — “If you’re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let’s talk.”
  • Showcase your ability to balance multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in fast-paced environments
    — “Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • closing deals in the life sciences industry
  • building long-term client relationships
Typical background
life sciences industry experiencesales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation

Preferred

Technical Understanding Of Software ProductsMarket Research

Stack & domain

GenaiCloud ComputingCommunicationProblem-solvingBiotechPharmaLife Sciences

About the role

Original posting from Loka, Inc via Greenhouse

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

At Loka we work with pioneering companies in biotech, pharma and life sciences, helping them unlock the power of GenAI and cloud computing to drive scientific breakthroughs. Over the past year, we’ve accelerated drug discovery for cancer, leukemia, kidney disease and more, leading AWS to recognize our impact by naming us 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year. And we do it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off.

We’re looking for a Life Sciences Sales Lead who thrives at the intersection of science and technology, guiding biotech and pharma leaders toward cutting-edge solutions like GenAI. You understand the unique challenges of scaling AI in life sciences, from regulatory concerns to cloud infrastructure hurdles, and you’re passionate about turning those challenges into opportunities.

More than 50% of our customers are in healthcare and life sciences, and our growing life sciences division means you’ll work on truly transformative projects. If you’re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let’s talk.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management) with support from a senior sales lead.

Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential Life Sciences clients and partners by attending in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc.

Understand clients’ business environments and communicate Loka’s value proposition clearly. Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial.

Maintain current Lifesciences industry and product knowledge.

Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities.

Manage projects for various sales initiatives.

Requirements

Must Have:

3+ years experience in the Life Sciences industry

Master or PhD in Biotech, Bioinformatics or Bioengineering

At least 2 years of end to end sales experience, from prospecting through closing and account management

Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month

Native English fluency

Strong organizational and communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Strongly Preferred:

Analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning quickly

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities

Attention to detail and comfort within fast-paced work environment

Clean criminal record

Benefits

Salary range $130,000–-$150,000

Every other Friday off, i.e. 26 extra days off a year. Our team calls it a life-changing benefit. We think you’ll agree.

Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.

Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability

401k

LokaLabs™: Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator.

Yearly upskill allowance: Feed your curiosity and never feel intellectually trapped again.

Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays

Source: Loka, Inc careers (Greenhouse)

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