Twist Bioscience

NGS Sales Specialist - MidWest

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

The Next Generation Sequencing Sales Specialist is responsible for delivering revenue and driving growth in their territory for Twist Bioscience sequencing products. They are accountable for delivering accurate revenue forecasts throughout the fiscal year, enabling the executive team to monitor business performance and drive decision making. They are required to maintain knowledge of competitor products and their commercial strategies, identifying and escalating their activities in a time-bound manner. They are 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.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience selling life science reagents and solutions.
  • Experience selling next generation sequencing target enrichment products is essential.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing applications is a necessity.
  • A background in technical sales and support or field applications is preferred.
  • Application of Salesforce.com is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S) from a four-year College or university preferred in Biology or a similar field.

Responsibilities

  • 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 product management, R&D and operations to minimize time to revenue.
  • Maintain CRM database with up-to-date information.
  • Represent the company at relevant tradeshows.
  • Maintain and raise awareness of the competitive landscape, provide customer feedback and introduce new product ideas to internal partners.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

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.
  • Excellent customer consultative selling skills.
  • 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.

Company Information

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes and manufactures modified oligonucleotides and other DNA building blocks for the life science research and biomanufacturing industries.

Skills

Life Science Reagents
Next Generation Sequencing
Target Enrichment
Salesforce.com
Customer Relationship Management
Technical Sales
Support
Field Applications

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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