Business Development Manager - Gene Expression

Zest Scientific sales recruitment is searching for an accomplished Technical Sales professional with a proven track record selling into research laboratories.  The Business Development Manager will demonstrate excellent commercial skills and work closely with Pharmaceutical and Biotech customers to promote their CRO capabilities - the primary clinical services are Gene Expression Profiling and Immunohistochemistry.

The Candidate: 

• A proven history of success in afield based sales capacity promoting laboratory services or a portfolio targeted at end users within drug development.
• An entrepreneurial and personable candidate who possesses strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Demonstrates some theoretical knowledge of Gene Expression Profiling and/or Immunohistochemistry, plus the ability to quickly grasp new scientific concepts.
• Highly motivated with the willingness to undertake some European travel to pursue commercial opportunities.

The Role:

• Develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy which targets UK customers and develops pipeline opportunities across Europe.
• Further develop existing accounts and identify new revenue opportunities for scientific services (gene expression / biomarkers / immunohistochemistry).
• Support the production of marketing literature and contribute to content for Digital Marketing activities through Social Media channels.

The Opportunity:

• Privately owned Preclinical CRO which is experiencing an excellent growth trajectory.
• Highly reputable and agile business which is investing heavily to meet biopharmaceutical market demand.
• Fast track personal development where you will be encouraged to demonstrate entrepreneurial flair and provided with the opportunity to launch new initiatives.
• New service offering (NanoString platform) – green field territory.

Package:

In order to secure the services of the right level of candidate the client is willing to be flexible of package and will present a competitive offering.

Contact: Matthew Morland
Email: matthew.morland@zestbusinessgroup.com
Telephone: 0114 238 1724