Twist Bioscience

Account Manager, SynBio - Pacific North West

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Agri-businessIndustries

Account Manager Responsibilities

The Account Manager is responsible for delivering revenue and driving growth in their territory for Twist Bioscience gene synthesis products. (S)he is accountable for delivering accurate revenue forecasts throughout the fiscal year, enabling the executive team to monitor business performance and drive decision making. (S)he is required to maintain knowledge of competitor products and their commercial strategies, identifying, and escalating their activities in a time bound manner. (S)he is also accountable for providing customer feedback on Twist Bioscience products in addition to identifying unmet customer needs that will enable the development of new and innovative products.

What You’ll Be Doing

Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:

  • Attain quarterly and annual revenue targets established from annual commission plans.
  • Deliver accurate and timely forecasts for their territory.
  • Develop and manage key relationships with new and existing customers at multiple organizational levels.
  • Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for their region as necessary.
  • Develop and execute supply agreements to support new and existing business.
  • Work collaboratively with operations to minimize time to revenue.
  • Maintain CRM database with up-to-date information
  • Represent the company at relevant trade shows.
  • Maintain and raise awareness of the competitive landscape, provide customer feedback, and introduce new product ideas to internal partners.
  • Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements
  • Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

EXPERIENCE:

  • Proven track record of delivering financial targets on a quarterly and annual basis
  • At least 3-5+ years of experience of selling life science reagents and solutions. Knowledge of synthetic biology products and markets preferred.
  • Experience with a custom or made to order business a big plus
  • Businesses to business experience preferred, in particular, selling to pharma, chemical and/or Agbio organizations.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of synthetic biology applications utilizing synthetic genes, pathways and organisms a necessity.
  • A background in technical sales and support or product management is preferred.
  • Application of Salesforce.com a prerequisite.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

  • Demonstrated drive, determination and self-motivation resulting in consistent achievement of financial results.
  • Demonstrated scientific problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated technical depth in synthetic biology applications and workflows.
  • Positive external and internal relationship management skills.
  • Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a start-up/ change oriented environment.
  • Proven coaching, mentoring, team building and leadership skills.
  • Proven as a strategic thinker, backed up by a track record of tactical execution.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B. S) from four-year college or university preferred in Biology or similar field.

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category.

Skills

Revenue Forecasting
Customer Relationship Management
Sales
Life Science Reagents
Synthetic Biology
Business Development
CRM
Negotiation
Market Analysis
Product Feedback
ISO 13485

Twist Bioscience

Produces synthetic DNA for biotechnology applications

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience specializes in creating synthetic DNA for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research. Their proprietary platform allows for the quick and accurate production of DNA sequences, providing clients with products like genes, oligo pools, and variant libraries. The company stands out by offering high-quality DNA at competitive prices, making them a valuable partner for academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Twist Bioscience aims to support advancements in personalized medicine and biotechnology through their innovative DNA synthesis solutions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$236.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Ginkgo Bioworks may impact Twist's market share.
Dependency on AI technologies could pose integration and operational challenges.
New CIO appointment may lead to transitional challenges in IT strategy and operations.

Differentiation

Twist Bioscience uses a unique silicon-based DNA synthesis platform for precision and scale.
They offer high-quality DNA sequences at competitive prices, attracting diverse clients.
Their proprietary platform provides instant feedback on DNA sequence synthesis feasibility.

Upsides

Growing demand for synthetic DNA in personalized medicine boosts Twist's market potential.
Collaboration with Absci leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery and drug development.
Synthetic biology market projected to grow at 28.8% CAGR, benefiting Twist's growth.

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