Myriad Genetics, Inc

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

Myriad Genetics, Inc$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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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 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 information.

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, and other mental health professionals.
  • Deliver 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 and marketing.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions in CRM tools.

Benefits

  • Impactful role in advancing mental health treatment with cutting-edge genetic testing.
  • Work within a mission-driven company dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
  • Opportunities for career growth in a leading molecular diagnostics firm.
  • Supportive team environment that values collaboration and passion for healthcare.
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 the Team

At Myriad, our teams are united by a shared mission: to advance health and wellbeing for all. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through cutting-edge molecular diagnostics and genetic insights, we want to hear from you. Whether developing new technologies, supporting clinicians and patients, working in our laboratories, or supporting our brand and products, our teammates bring expertise, passion, collaboration, and drive every day.

Since 1991, millions of patients have benefited from our tests. As a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company, we are dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. Today, we continue to expand our reach by impacting patient care, helping people make informed health decisions, and empowering clinicians to personalize treatment and help their patients take proactive steps toward better outcomes.

If you're inspired by science, motivated by purpose, and ready to make a difference, you belong at Myriad Genetics.

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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