Pathology Sales Specialist

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid field-based

12-month contract

Diagnostics portfolio lead

NHS stakeholders exposure

Global healthcare organisation

Job summary

Clearline Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Pathology Sales Specialist for a field-based role across the West Midlands and Wales. You will engage NHS clinical, procurement and finance stakeholders to promote a leading diagnostics portfolio and drive complex pathology procurements.

This 12-month contract offers a daily rate of £250–£300 PAYE, inside IR35, with hybrid and field-based working. Travel across the West Midlands and Wales is required to build relationships and secure new business.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences or Biomedical Scientist background.
• Strong understanding of cellular pathology and cancer pathways.
• Knowledge of Histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Experience in pathology procurement and tender processes is desirable.
• Good understanding of NHS processes and healthcare landscape.
• Strong relationship-building across clinical, procurement, finance and senior management stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on account sales strategy and execution across your territory.
• Promote the value of specialist pathology and diagnostic solutions to NHS customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clinical, procurement and finance stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate complex pan-pathology procurements and tenders.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Product Specialists and technical teams.
• Monitor changes within the NHS landscape, including procurement and payment processes.
• Identify customer requirements and translate into effective commercial solutions.
• Develop territory opportunities and convert sales strategy into actionable plans.
• Use digital sales tools to support customer relationships and activity.

Skills

Field sales

Pathology knowledge

Histology & IHC

NHS processes awareness

Relationship building

Territory management

Education

BSc Life Sciences

Biomedical Scientist background

Job description

Role: Pathology Sales Specialist

Location: West Midlands & Wales, Field Based
Hours: Full-time
Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35
Pay: 250 - 300 per day PAYE basic or .31 per day Umbrella

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Pathology Sales Specialist to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading global healthcare organisation. This is a field-based role covering the West Midlands and Wales, working with clinical, procurement and finance stakeholders across the NHS.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid and field-based working
• 12-month contract
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading diagnostics portfolio
• Exposure to NHS pathology and senior healthcare stakeholders
• Opportunity to work within a leading global healthcare organisation

The Requirements:

• BSc degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience, such as a Biomedical Scientist background
• Strong understanding of Cellular Pathology and cancer pathways
• Knowledge of Histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Previous field sales, territory management or relevant laboratory experience
• Experience with pathology procurement and tender processes is highly desirable
• Good understanding of NHS processes and the healthcare landscape
• Strong relationship-building skills across clinical, procurement, finance and senior management stakeholders
• Experience with a Tissue Diagnostics portfolio or comparable competitor products would be advantageous
• Commercially focused, resilient and comfortable managing a territory independently
• Willing to travel throughout the West Midlands and Wales

The Role:

• Take the lead on account sales strategy and execution across your territory
• Promote the value of specialist pathology and diagnostic solutions to NHS customers
• Build and maintain relationships with key clinical, procurement and finance stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate complex pan-pathology procurements and tenders
• Work closely with Account Managers, Product Specialists and technical teams
• Monitor changes within the NHS landscape, including procurement, tendering and payment processes
• Develop strategies to retain existing customer sites and secure new business
• Identify customer requirements and translate these into effective commercial solutions
• Manage territory opportunities and turn sales strategy into actionable plans
• Use digital sales engagement tools to support customer relationships and commercial activity