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Scientific Sales Manager - Drug Discovery Tools

Cambridge
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Scientific Sales Manager - Drug Discovery Tools

Newton Colmore is working with an exciting biotech company in Cambridge who are looking to hire a Sales Manager to lead the commercialisation of their latest drug discovery tool.

As a Sales Manager in this growing company, you will be utilising your molecular biology or biochemistry expertise and sales acumen to identify and win new customers. This is a pivotal role for the company, and you will be responsible for building a new sales strategy, attending industry events, building new relationships and engaging with key stakeholders.

The company have developed a new desktop tool that aims to speed up and improve drug discovery outcomes with novel technology that is at the intersection of science and engineering.

You will be utilising your scientific commercial experience to interact directly with potential customers and to help them understand more about the technology and how it can improve their discovery capabilities.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have the following;

Prior sales experience, ideally within a drug discovery setting.
Biology or Biochemistry academics.
Some knowledge of bioprocessing or protein assays would be ideal.
Be a great communicator and enjoy travelling with work (around 30%).

The company are offering competitive salaries coupled with a strong benefits package as well as excellent growth opportunities in a fast-growing company. They will provide you with all the tools you need to make this role a success. Share options are also available.

The company have created a hierarchy-free environment that fosters innovation and progress, meaning you can make a real difference with your ideas.

This is an opportunity not to be missed so make an application now. For more details speak with Matthew Lowdon, medical devices recruitment specialist at Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed).

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and scientific engineering sectors. We conduct bespoke searches for our clients across the globe. We are continually running searches across R&D so take a look at our open roles on our website

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