LIFE SCIENCE KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - BIOTECH CAMBRIDGE

Do you want to be part of our journey into the future? Are you passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment? If so, you might be the person we are looking for! This exciting position will enable the successful candidate the opportunity to build on strong relationships in Key Accounts within the Biotech/BioPharma Sector. We have a rare job opening with a unique opportunity to work with some of the most cutting-edge products within biotechnology to support our customers achieve their research demands in an expanding market. Ideally with an established sales track record within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, you will have a deep technical understanding in this area and be an innovative thinker who can demonstrate a strong customer centric ethos with first class communication skills. This dynamic and fast paced position is permanent and will be centralised in the Cambridge predominantly with some wider UK travel needed on an occasional basis. It will suit someone with a passion and drive for results who is an excellent networker and will be able to utilise their connections to win, develop and retain business. In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a high performing team with great career development opportunities, whilst managing a market leading broad portfolio of products within one of the most exciting and fastest growing life science markets today.

Experience/Qualifications/Qualities: • Ideally a PhD within Life Sciences required, minimum BSc with lab experience • A strong background in cell culture and protein biology is preferred • Proven sales track record in similar industry is advantageous • Experience of Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Science Products is helpful • Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Must be fluent in English • Strong capabilities to interact effectively with stakeholders at al levels within an organisation
• Ability to function effectively in a high performance team • Ability to manage time effectively to prioritise and complete tasks required • Demonstrate a positive can do attitude and desire to succeed • Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing business environment • Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar programs required • A UK Driving License is mandatory.

Where you will work: • Aligned to the nature of the role, you will reside within or very close to the assigned territory and can anticipate being in the field 4 days/week on average. When not in the field, you will be based remotely from home • The primary functional objective of the position is for direct face to face contact with customers, to initiate and develop relationships, which will ultimately generate sales. As a temporary exception during the pandemic, you will be using the telephone and webex as your primary tools and working from home.