Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SOPHiA GENETICS is a leader in the BioPharma industry, focused on transforming patient outcomes through advanced genomic solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager or Associate Director to drive new customer acquisition and strategic account development across biopharma partners, collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance their presence in the market.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business development across biopharma accounts in Europe and the US East Coast, with a strong focus on new customer acquisition
- Build and progress opportunities with large pharmaceutical and mid-sized biopharma organisations through active account engagement, proposal development, and commercial follow-through
- Lead discussions across precision medicine offerings, including pilot studies, commercial projects, and opportunities connected to companion diagnostics, deployment, and discovery-related work
- Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline in Salesforce, moving opportunities from early interest and information exchange through proposal, negotiation, and deal close
- Partner cross-functionally with scientific, commercial, and operational colleagues to shape customer solutions and support successful execution of signed engagements
- Travelling domestically and internationally to meet customers and attend events c 30% of the time
Skills
- 5+ years of professional experience in biopharma business development, sales, or highly commercial roles supporting biopharma customers
- Direct experience selling into, partnering with, or otherwise engaging pharmaceutical and mid-sized biopharma organisations
- Strong understanding of precision medicine, genomics, translational research, diagnostic applications, or related biopharma solution areas. Previous NGS or CDx sales experience extremely valuable
- Proven ability to build pipeline, progress customer conversations, and convert opportunities into proposals and signed business
- Confidence operating in a customer-facing, externally focused role with a strong hunter mentality
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills across scientific and commercial audiences
- BSc, MSc, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical field
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