Optics11 Life · 1 month ago
Sales Specialist Life Science Instrumentation (US East Coast)
Boston, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelOptics11 Life is a thriving scale-up redefining the boundaries of life sciences, developing groundbreaking measurement instruments for medical research and drug development. The Sales Specialist role focuses on expanding the customer base and accelerating the adoption of mechanobiology solutions by identifying new business opportunities and connecting with industry partners.
Life ScienceNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and engage new clients and organizations in the life sciences industry, expanding awareness and adoption of Optics11 Life’s cutting-edge mechanobiology solutions in the US East Coast territory
Build and develop a strong pipeline by targeting new opportunities, while also nurturing relationships with existing clients
Design and execute a strategic business development plan to deliver on ambitious growth targets
Collaborate and coordinate with the Field Application Team to provide technical expertise and instrument demonstrations
Attend and positively represent Optics11 Life, raising visibility at trade shows, conferences, seminars and industry networking events
Driving opportunities through the full sales cycle by identifying customer challenges and offering value adding solutions
Use and update the CRM system on a daily basis to maintain accurate forecast information
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in Life science or biomedical sciences
Proven expertise in Scientific Sales; with experience in Biotech or Pharma industry
Ability to engage professionally with researchers who are dealing with complex question
Demonstrated ability to generate new business and expend client networks
Motivational and proactive qualities, with resilience to drive results in a fast-paced scale-up environment
A strong combination of technical, scientific and commercial attributes
Independent, proactive & well-organized personality
Ability to bridge the gap between potential customers working in various disciplines in Life Sciences, and our high-tech measurement instruments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage both scientific and commercial stakeholders
Preferred
Preferably residency in the Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey or Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) area
Benefits
Competitive base salary and attractive variables
Hybrid working opportunities
An opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the Life Science industry and the growth of Optics11 Life
In-depth development of your sales skills
Being part of a young dynamic and enthusiastic team with growth opportunities
Flat hierarchy
Freedom and responsibility in structuring and leading your own work
Full internal sales & technical training will be provided
Company
Optics11 Life
Optics11 Life is a life science instrumentation company that specialises in fiber optics.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5M2025-09-30Series Unknown
2022-09-28Series Unknown· $5M
Recent News
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