Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead

Loka Inc

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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for client meetings and events
  • Native English fluency
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the sales process with support from a senior sales lead
  • Build and maintain relationships with Life Sciences clients and partners
  • Communicate Loka's value proposition by understanding clients' business environments
  • Maintain current knowledge of the Life Sciences industry and products
  • Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities
  • Manage projects for various sales initiatives

Benefits

  • Every other Friday off, totaling 26 extra days off a year
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability
  • 401k plan
  • Opportunity to work on moonshot technologies in LokaLabs
  • Yearly upskill allowance for professional development
  • Paid vacation days, sick days, and local holidays
Full Job Description
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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
  • 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 you9ll agree.
  • Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
  • 401k
  • LokaLabs17: 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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