Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead

Loka Inc

$130K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in the Life Sciences industry
  • Basic understanding of data infrastructure, machine learning, and/or cloud architectures
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for client meetings and industry events
  • Native English fluency
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Manage the sales process from prospecting to account management with support from a senior sales lead
  • Build and maintain relationships with Life Sciences clients and partners through networking activities
  • Understand clients' business environments and clearly communicate the company's value proposition
  • Stay updated on current Life Sciences industry trends and product knowledge
  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
  • Manage various sales initiatives and projects

Benefits

  • Every other Friday off, totaling 26 extra days off per year
  • Remote work flexibility to enhance productivity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and disability
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects addressing societal challenges through LokaLabs
  • Yearly allowance for personal and professional development initiatives
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and local holidays
Full Job Description
Location: Preference for Boston area but open to the U.S.

We9re 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 you9re 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 you9ll work on truly transformative projects. If you9re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let9s 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 clients9 business environments and communicate Loka9s 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
  • Basic understanding of data infrastructure, machine learning, and/or cloud architectures
  • 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
  • Experience with AWS and understanding of core AWS Services
  • 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 you9ll agree.
  • Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
  • 401k
  • LokaLabs14: 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

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