SCIENTIFIC COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST

BaseClear BV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BaseClear BV in the Netherlands seeks a Scientific Commercial Specialist (40 hours/week) to bridge science and business. You will build client relationships and translate client needs into practical genomic solutions.

You will work with our BD, science and operations teams to grow accounts and develop commercially oriented skills. Dutch language and a bioscience background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in biosciences or related field.
• Experience in a scientific environment preferred.
• Interest in Account Management or Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients.
• Understand client needs and identify opportunities to add value.
• Discuss scientific projects and requirements with clients.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Scientific and Operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new relationships.
• Develop commercial and account management skills with coaching.

Skills

People-oriented

Strong communicator

Curious

Proactive

Entrepreneurial

Team player

Scientifically minded

Education

BSc or MSc in bioscience or related field

Job description

BaseClear helps organizations transform biological samples into reliable, actionable insights that support research, product development, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory decision-making. Whether you are developing a new biopharmaceutical, optimizing a microbial production process, investigating a microbiome, or characterizing a cell line, you need more than data alone. You need accurate results, expert interpretation, and a partner who understands the scientific, operational, and regulatory challenges of your project. With more than 30 years of genomics experience, BaseClear provides the genomics, molecular biology, and quality solutions needed to help clients make confident decisions and accelerate innovation.

For a growing company in booming industry, we are looking for candidates for the position of:

Scientific Commercial Specialist
(40 hours per week)

What will you be doing?

Are you a scientist who enjoys working with people, understanding their challenges and finding solutions? Are you curious about the commercial side of science and interested in developing yourself into a salesperson? Then this could be the opportunity for you.

As an Scientific Commercial Specialist at BaseClear, you will build and develop client relationships and help customers find the right genomic solutions for their needs. You will act as a bridge between clients and our scientific and operational teams, using your scientific knowledge to translate client needs into practical solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing relationships with existing clients.
• Understanding client needs and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Discussing scientific projects and requirements with clients.
• Preparing and following up on quotations.
• Working closely with our Business Development, Scientific and Operations teams.
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new relationships.
• Developing your commercial and account management skills with support and coaching from experienced colleagues.

You do not need to be an experienced salesperson to succeed in this role. We are particularly interested in scientists who have the curiosity, communication skills and ambition to develop into a commercial professional.

Who are you?

You are currently working in a scientific environment and are ready to take the next step towards a commercial, client-facing role. You enjoy working with people, building relationships and explaining scientific topics clearly.

You are:

• Scientifically minded, with a good understanding of life sciences.
• People-oriented and a strong communicator.
• Curious and interested in understanding client needs.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented.
• Commercially curious and motivated to learn.
• A team player who enjoys working across different disciplines.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A BSc or MSc in bioscience, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, biomedical sciences or a related field.
• Experience working in a scientific environment, such as laboratory, research, biotechnology or pharma.
• An interest in developing a career in Account Management or Business Development.
• Experience in biotech, pharma, food ingredients or related life sciences is an advantage.
• Commercial or account management experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• You are based in the Netherlands and preferrably speak Dutch.

What do we offer?

A rewarding position in a biotech company, where you will work in a highly motivated and fun team. Salary and secondary benefits are dependent on your qualifications and experience.

Closing date:

Until filled Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated