Senior Product Specialist - Specialty Diagnostics
Thermo Fisher Scientific- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in informatics sales, specifically within the clinical or genomics space. Strong sales acumen and a deep understanding of the Illumina product portfolio are essential, along with demonstrated success in managing regional accounts and exceeding sales targets.
The Senior Informatics Sales Specialist will be responsible for managing all aspects of business for assigned Regional Clinical Accounts, providing clinical support to account managers, developing strategic business plans to grow revenue, identifying and managing sales opportunities, preparing and presenting customer sales presentations, negotiating sales contracts, maintaining customer accounts within the CRM database, leveraging the CRM system to grow sales, providing sales forecasts, creating territory business plans, fulfilling product training requirements, and collaborating with TAM counterparts to support their selling efforts.
Supports genomics startups through funding and resources
Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.