Life Science Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Birmingham, AL · 2 days ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Description
We seek a Product Specialist II to support growth through technical sales expertise and customer relationship management. You'll provide sophisticated technical guidance while promoting our innovative life science product portfolio to academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial customers. Working closely with sales teams and customers, you'll deliver effective value propositions, conduct product demonstrations, and provide comprehensive application support. Your role is essential in helping customers advance their research and manufacturing capabilities while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Requirements
- Master's degree plus 2 years of technical sales experience or equivalent laboratory/industry experience
- PREFERRED: Fields of Study - Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or related scientific field
- Professional certifications relevant to specific product areas (e.g., Medical Laboratory Technology)
- Deep technical expertise in relevant scientific applications and workflows
- Strong presentation and consultation skills for delivering technical product demonstrations
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English; additional languages as needed
- C onsistent record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and relevant technical software
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Ability to travel 25-50% of time to customer sites and events
- In-depth knowledge of market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
- Self-directed with ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with scientific advances