Illumina

Senior Territory Account Manager, Healthcare - Texas

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Biotechnology, GenomicsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge and relationships with Texas and Oklahoma healthcare systems, along with a strong understanding of clinical genetics and genomics. Demonstrable experience working with key clinical and research accounts in Houston is required, as is at least 5 years of proven life science capital sales experience. Success in highly collaborative team settings, independent lead generation, prospecting, business development, consultative and strategic selling, and driving complex sales within multi-layered environments is necessary. Experience winning/growing business and establishing long-term customer relationships within Texas healthcare organizations is essential. Candidates should be highly motivated with a strong drive to deliver exceptional results, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with adaptability to change, and possess an understanding of next generation sequencing (NGS).

Responsibilities

The Senior Healthcare Territory Account Manager will be responsible for achieving territory sales objectives and growth targets by developing and implementing strategic and tactical sales plans, and adjusting them as needed to meet changing company and customer requirements. This includes accurately forecasting sales projections, managing the sales pipeline, and proactively utilizing and maintaining the CRM database. The role involves delivering technical/scientific seminars and presentations on Illumina products and solutions, demonstrating their relevance, and providing consultation to customers. Managers will engage in a collaborative sales process by demonstrating scientific knowledge, monitoring market trends and customer needs to identify new opportunities, and effectively collaborating cross-functionally to achieve goals and meet customer needs. Responsibilities also include navigating and managing multi-tiered sales processes for capital equipment, consumables, and services, matching customer business objectives to Illumina capabilities, prospecting for new leads, actively managing existing accounts, expanding the customer base, and developing strong customer connections at various organizational levels. Continuous learning of new applications and growth opportunities for Illumina's offerings is expected, along with effectively handling interpersonal challenges and maintaining focus on the customer, demonstrating a win-win approach in negotiations.

Skills

Sales
Account Management
Territory Management
Sales Planning
Forecasting
Pipeline Management
CRM
Genomic Technology
Consultative Sales
Scientific Presentations

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

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.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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