Strand - Area Sales Manager/Business Development Manager/Business Development Officer

Experience: Minimum 2 years (open to higher experience levels)

Roles Available: ASM / BDM / BDO

Locations:

• Patna
• Kolkata
• Kochi (Freshers with a science background are also eligible)
• Delhi
• Pune (Freshers with a science background are also eligible)
• Preferred Experience: Background in Reproductive Health

About Strand Life Sciences:

• Strand is a 24-year-old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science. We are a cutting-edge Genomics
• company with a global customer base. We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve
• human health. In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large
• amounts of sequence data. We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights,
• contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics.
• We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position:

• Strand is seeking to add a Business Development Officer / Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager for Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Pune, and Kochi. The roles will report into the Regional Sales Manager. He/she will be responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market plan for the region in order to achieve the assigned sales targets.

• They will be responsible for establishing MOUs and other strategic deals with healthcare institutions & KOLs. They will operate ethically and be motivated by and give the highest priority to the overall well-being of the patients.

Job Requirements and Required Skills:

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets in the assigned geographical region

• Determine the market potential for the region, prioritize the portfolio opportunities, and develop and execute the go-to-market plan.

• Drive optimal operating mechanisms to monitor and track progress of opportunities in the pipeline; and deliver on fulfilment targets.

• Develop and grow trusted relationship with senior Clinicians and other Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in core areas

• Establish MOUs and grow business engagement with key healthcare customers by understanding customer challenges and delivering solutions.

• Nurture relationship with professional society stakeholders within geographical area.

• Plan and conduct regional and local marketing events, including roundtables and client-site functions, in collaboration with Marketing team

• Stay abreast of the latest in Next Generation Sequencing and standard of care in Prenatal and pediatric genetics.

• Be completely accountable for each sample/case ensuring it progresses within prescribed timelines from order to reporting

• Act as a primary customer point of contact in the region and ultimately be accountable for issue resolution for the assigned region.

• 0 to 3+ years of experience in the Molecular Diagnostics Industry

• Experience in and knowledge of Reproductive and Rare Disease is preferred, but not mandatory

• Good understanding of the genetic testing landscape

• An academic degree in Science in general, and biotechnology in particular, would be a plus

• Willingness to travel 70% of work time

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English language; fluency in local language is preferable

We offer:

• Exciting opportunities for development and professional growth within our dynamic organization.

• Vibrant multidisciplinary scientific interaction and continuous learning opportunities.

• A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can truly make a difference.

• Exposure to translational research studies involving cutting-edge problems in the genomics of clinical conditions and drugs, with constant opportunities to innovate rather than engage in repetitive processes.

• An innovative, open culture in a truly multicultural environment.

- A competitive salary and generous benefits.