Account Manager - Synthesis & Overnight Sequencing Solutions (Life Sciences)

Location: Remote - UK; home-office based, with travel across the Cambridge and Norwich territory and overnight travel of up to 50% as required.

Company

A global life sciences company providing automated biospecimen management, genomic, multiomics, laboratory analysis, and sample management solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions.

What you will do

• Own relationships for a portfolio of designated pharmaceutical, biotech, research, and academic accounts.
• Introduce molecular biology services, with a focus on gene synthesis, Sanger sequencing, and full plasmid sequencing.
• Achieve annual sales goals by developing, maintaining, and expanding customer relationships.
• Develop and execute account management strategies to drive retention, renewals, and new business growth.
• Collaborate with Marketing on local vendor shows, campaigns, and territory marketing plans.
• Coordinate with Account Managers, Inside Sales, Technical Support, and Corporate Accounts to deliver client solutions.

Requirements

• University degree in Biology or Life Sciences.
• Relevant account management experience within a designated region or territory.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology, gene synthesis, and sequencing.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong business acumen, analytical and organizational skills, consultative relationship-management approach, and confident written and oral communication.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel overnight as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a customer-focused environment built around innovation, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
• Collaborate across a worldwide network of customers, partners, and colleagues.
• Participate in national and international company events.
• Receive initial and ongoing training tailored to professional development needs.
• Access a stock program, life insurance, company pension scheme, LinkedIn Learning, and corporate benefits.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application in English, including a cover letter, detailed CV, and references.