Sales Solutions Architect - Bioinformatics

Umbilical Life; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI health-tech startup seeks a Solutions Executive to enhance drug discovery through bioinformatics. The role combines science and sales, requiring strong communication skills to engage researchers and technical stakeholders. You'll drive business development, deliver product demos, and design tailored solutions while working flexibly within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive pay + commission

Flexible/remote work

Generous leave

Private health cover

Training & development budget

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales or client-facing bioinformatics roles OR relevant PhD.
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientific stakeholders.
• Proactive and organized mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through outreach, demos, and solutions.
• Act as technical advisor for cloud-based bioinformatics tools.
• Collaborate with teams to translate customer needs into solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

MSc in Bioinformatics or related field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Hubspot CRM

Job description

Role Summary – Solutions Executive (Sales – Bioinformatics/AI) Join a fast-growing AI health-tech startup on a mission to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.

This client-facing role blends science and sales, perfect for a technical communicator ready to generate leads, deliver product demos, and design tailored bioinformatics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive new business via outreach, demos, and solution design

Act as a technical advisor for cloud-based bioinformatics tools

Translate customer needs into scalable, multi-omics-driven solutions

Collaborate with commercial and project teams to close deals

Maintain CRM and contribute to sales collateral

You Bring:

MSC + 2+ years in sales or client-facing bioinformatics roles OR (PHD + demonstrated experience to communicate solutions)

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

A proactive, organised mindset

Ability to "speak science" with researchers and technical stakeholders

Bonus Points:

Background in bioinformatics or computational biology

Coding/cloud infrastructure know-how

Experience in multi-omics, imaging, or ML

Hubspot CRM experience

Perks:

Competitive pay + commission

Flexible/remote work

Generous leave and private health cover

Training & development budget