Sales Representative

About Strand Life Sciences :

Strand is a 24-year-old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science. We are a cutting-edge Genomics company with a global customer base. We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve human health. In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large amounts of sequence data. We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights, contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics. We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position

Strand is seeking to add a Sales Role Profiles for Bangalore, Visakhapatnam, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Mangalore, Kochi and Kerala . The roles will report into the Regional Sales Manager. He / she will be responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market plan for the region in order to achieve the assigned sales targets. They will be responsible for establishing MOUs and other strategic deals with healthcare institutions & KOLs. They will operate ethically and be motivated by and give the highest priority to the overall well-being of the patients.

Job Requirements and Required Skills :

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in the assigned geographical region
• Determine the market potential for the region, prioritize the portfolio opportunities, and develop and execute the go-to-market plan.
• Drive optimal operating mechanisms to monitor and track progress of opportunities in the pipeline; and deliver on fulfilment targets.
• Develop and grow trusted relationship with senior Clinicians and other Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in core areas
• Establish MOUs and grow business engagement with key healthcare customers by understanding customer challenges and delivering solutions.
• Nurture relationship with professional society stakeholders within geographical area.
• Plan and conduct regional and local marketing events, including roundtables and client-site
• functions, in collaboration with Marketing team
• Stay abreast of the latest in Next Generation Sequencing and standard of care in Prenatal and pediatric genetics.
• Be completely accountable for each sample / case ensuring it progresses within prescribed timelines from order to reporting
• Act as a primary customer point of contact in the region and ultimately be accountable for issue resolution for the assigned region.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in the Molecular Diagnostics Industry
• Experience in and knowledge of Reproductive and Rare Disease is preferred, but not mandatory
• Good understanding of the genetic testing landscape
• An academic degree in Science in general, and biotechnology in particular, would be a plus
• Willingness to travel 70% of work time
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English language; fluency in local language is preferable

We offer :