Myriad Genetics, Inc

Sales Executive - Mental Health / Hereditary Cancer Risk Testing - Detroit

Myriad Genetics, Inc$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience, preferably in molecular diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, particularly in mental health.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
  • Must reside within the Detroit territory.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA laws and ethics surrounding patient privacy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a territory-specific business plan to achieve sales targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and mental health professionals.
  • Deliver clinical presentations to promote GeneSight and MyRisk testing.
  • Attend local tradeshows and networking events to expand reach.
  • Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts through consultative selling.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including medical affairs, customer service, and marketing.
  • Maintain accurate sales activity and customer interaction records in CRM tools.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a field-based role.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to advanced diagnostic tools that improve patient outcomes.
  • Supportive company culture aligned with ethical standards.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Sales Executive on the Mental Health team, your mission is to drive adoption of GeneSight's pharmacogenomic testing and MyRisk/Hereditary Cancer testing by educating and supporting healthcare providers-primarily in mental health and primary care settings. You'll play a key role in helping clinicians personalize treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes through precision medicine.

Candidates must reside within the Detroit territory.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a territory-specific business plan to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other mental health professionals.
  • Deliver impactful clinical presentations and product education to drive utilization of GeneSight and MyRisk testing.
  • Attend local tradeshows, industry conferences and networking events.
  • Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts through consultative, value-based selling.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including medical affairs, customer service, and marketing.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions in CRM tools.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, pharmacogenomics, and competitive landscape.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience. Preferably in molecular diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, particularly in mental health or psychiatry.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
  • Must live within the Detroit territory
  • Working knowledge and application of HIPAA laws, privacy, and ethics surrounding patient privacy and information.
  • Demonstrated values and ethics that support Myriad's mission, goals, and professional code of conduct.
  • Ability to use discretion and professionalism as it relates to handling patient and physician information and documentation.

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience selling genetic or molecular diagnostic tests.
  • Familiarity with pharmacogenomics or psychiatric treatment pathways.
  • Existing relationships with mental health providers in the area.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements - sedentary to light work or exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements - stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, and observing. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. OSHA category III - normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue and as part of the employment, will not be called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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About Myriad Genetics, Inc

Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a molecular diagnostic company that develops and markets tests that assess a person's risk of developing certain cancers, the presence of certain inherited genetic conditions, and the likelihood of responding to certain drugs. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Myriad Genetics operates through two segments: Diagnostics and Other. The Diagnostics segment provides testing and collaborative development of testing that is designed to assess an individual's risk of developing a disease later in life, identify a patient's likelihood of responding to drug therapy and guide a patient's dosing to ensure optimal treatment. The Other segment provides testing products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical research industries, research and development, and clinical services for patients.
Learn more about Myriad Genetics, Inc
Size
2,400 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$230 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
-1.1%
Revenue
$557 million
NASDAQ

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