Location: Preference for Boston area but open to the U.S.
At Loka we work with pioneering companies in biotech, pharma and life sciences, helping them unlock the power of GenAI and cloud computing to drive scientific breakthroughs. Over the past year, we've accelerated drug discovery for cancer, leukemia, kidney disease and more, leading AWS to recognize our impact by naming us 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year. And we do it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off. We're looking for a Life Sciences Sales Lead who thrives at the intersection of science and technology, guiding biotech and pharma leaders toward cutting-edge solutions like GenAI. You understand the unique challenges of scaling AI in life sciences, from regulatory concerns to cloud infrastructure hurdles, and you're passionate about turning those challenges into opportunities. More than 50% of our customers are in healthcare and life sciences, and our growing life sciences division means you'll work on truly transformative projects. If you're a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let's talk.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management) with support from a senior sales lead.
Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential Life Sciences clients and partners by attending in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc.
Understand clients' business environments and communicate Loka's value proposition clearly. Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial.
Maintain current Lifesciences industry and product knowledge.
Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities.
Manage projects for various sales initiatives.
Requirements
Must Have:
3+ years experience in the Life Sciences industry
Master or PhD in Biotech, Bioinformatics or Bioengineering
At least 2 years of end to end sales experience, from prospecting through closing and account management
Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month
Native English fluency
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Strongly Preferred:
Analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning quickly
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities
Attention to detail and comfort within fast-paced work environment
Clean criminal record
Benefits
Salary range $130,000–-$150,000
Every other Friday off, i.e. 26 extra days off a year. Our team calls it a life-changing benefit. We think you'll agree.
Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
401k
LokaLabs: Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator.
Yearly upskill allowance: Feed your curiosity and never feel intellectually trapped again.
Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays
Numbers & Facts
Location
Boston, MA
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Bioengineeringunmatched
Bioinformaticsunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Cancerunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disability Insuranceunmatched
Drug Discoveryunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Kidney Diseaseunmatched
Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
Leukemiaunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Market Researchunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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