Business Development Manager, Immunoassays & Biomarkers (MidAtlantic)

Position Summary

Spear Bio is seeking top-performing Business Development Managers to introduce our high-performance and expanding portfolio of ultra-sensitive Immunoassays to the Life Sciences and CRO markets. We are hiring individuals based in the MidAtlantic (Philadelphia, DC, Maryland, Virginia) with a deep network of neurodegenerative disease research customers in Big Pharma, Biotech, CROs, & Academic throughout the MidAtlantic region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sales presentations to clients to promote the value proposition of Spear Bio.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of Neuroscience market dynamics and technology adoption which positions and drives confidence in Spear Bio customers that we are a superior, best-in-class solution.
• Promote our kit sales by providing various instrument and Assay Service solutions to generate ongoing market adoption and revenue growth.
• Provide a funnel to be managed by senior Business Development Managers.
• Be on-point for all customer logistics and follow up: Demos, information sharing, and other key technical details requested to engage our customers.
• Utilize your existing network of high-level scientific customers within Big Pharma, Biotech, CROs, & Academic market segments, as well as knowledge of IVD markets including LDTs.
• Achieve a consistent track record exceeding quotas, revenue targets, and increasing market share in your primary territory/region.
• Provide technical support to many of our Key Opinion Leaders throughout the US/EMEA.
• Work closely with our internal Marketing team and contribute to driving lead generation programs that can enhance our outreach in all regions.
• Work closely with our Assay Services leader to support funnel building of this area, as well as provide Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to our R&D teams on market dynamics gained with our commercial activity.
• Jointly build a sales plan with personal and professional goals that will provide the best metrics for success in the role.
• Provide regular updates on activity, forecasting, and funnel movement to assist in the transparency of activity driving strong revenue outcomes.
• Apply insight on current competitive landscape to develop strategies enabling Spear Bio to win in a competitive market where we have a strong scientific advantage.
• Approximately 30-40% travel expected directly with customers and/or partners to achieve the sales results expected.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field with 3-10+ years of an established track record in sales or business development, presenting ultrasensitive immunoassays or neurology IVD products to customers.
• Clear and pro-active communicator with advanced commercial sales acumen, high energy, a strong work ethic, and a bias for action.
• Ability to ask the right questions of potential customers to then strategically communicate how Spear Bio's differentiated technology and performance will directly benefit them over the competition.
• Ability to clearly present technology solutions in a way that leads to strong revenue outcomes.
• Ability to translate observations and customer feedback into strategy.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback designed to improve engagement and results.
• Ability to collaborate within a best-in-class team environment comprised of Field Application functions, Assay Services, and others.
• Willingness to travel up to 30-40% for customer engagement and industry events.

Company Information

• We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment.
• This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage and play an integral role in the company's growth and success.
• We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.
• Spear Bio Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all persons.
• No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical/mental disability.
• Spear Bio does not accept resume submissions from external recruiting agencies.

Compensation Range

$160K - $180K