Key Account Manager NGS

Planet Pharma; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Strategic Key Account Manager in Singapore to expand partnerships across genomics and molecular diagnostics. You will lead complex sales engagements with pharma, biotech, healthcare and research organisations, driving long-term account growth across APAC.

The role requires 3+ years in genomics or related life sciences markets, a track record of closing strategic deals, strong scientific literacy, and willingness to travel regionally; travel approx 30-50%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ commercial experience within genomics, molecular biology, NGS, or related life sciences markets.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic accounts and closing complex sales opportunities.
• Strong scientific literacy with the ability to engage technical stakeholders credibly.
• Experience working across Singapore and wider North Asia markets advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 30-50%).

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts across the genomics/life sciences sector.
• Lead the full sales cycle from business development through to contract negotiation and close.
• Develop strategic account plans and build executive-level customer relationships.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to support customer success and market expansion.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and deliver against revenue objectives.

Job description

Strategic Key Account Manager | Genomics & Life Sciences

Location: Singapore

A leading life sciences innovator is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to expand strategic partnerships across the genomics and molecular diagnostics market. This role will lead complex sales engagements with pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and research organisations while driving long-term account growth across a key APAC territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts across the genomics/life sciences sector.
• Lead the full sales cycle from business development through to contract negotiation and close.
• Develop strategic account plans and build executive-level customer relationships.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to support customer success and market expansion.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and deliver against revenue objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ commercial experience within genomics, molecular biology, NGS, or related life sciences markets.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic accounts and closing complex sales opportunities.
• Strong scientific literacy with the ability to engage technical stakeholders credibly.
• Experience working across Singapore and wider North Asia markets advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 30-50%).

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from genomics, molecular diagnostics, life science tools, biotechnology, sequencing technologies, or related research solutions environments, combining scientific understanding with proven commercial success.