Lead OEM Sales Representative, APJ

ThermoFisher Scientific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a Lead OEM Sales Representative to drive business growth across Asia Pacific & Japan. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree and at least 12 years of experience in the life sciences or clinical diagnostics industry. Responsibilities include managing OEM relationships, developing strategies for expansion, and leading cross-functional teams. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. A willingness to travel up to 50% is essential.

Qualifications

• 12 years of commercial and/or business development experience in life sciences and clinical diagnostics industry.
• Successful experience in OEM supply or molecular biology commercial roles.
• Experience managing complex, multi-year partnership agreements.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new OEM and commercial supply opportunities across APJ.
• Lead and grow existing OEM and licensing partner accounts.
• Own forecasting, demand alignment, and PO delivery.

Skills

Strong executive-level relationship building

Negotiation skills

Project management

Problem-solving capabilities

Detail-oriented

Education

Masters Degree in Life Sciences or Business

Tools

Molecular technologies (qPCR, NGS, microarray)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

The Lead OEM Sales Representative will be responsible for growing and leading our OEM and Licensing business across Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) for the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing Division (CSD). You will develop and sustain a strong BD funnel, cultivate new OEM opportunities, manage regional forecasts and lead alliance management activities for OEM and strategic partners in APJ. You will evaluate regional markets, identify unmet needs, and develop strategies that highlight where CSD can expand through OEM and licensing. The role will also encompass leading customer relationships and communications.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new OEM and commercial supply opportunities across APJ.
• Lead and grow existing OEM and licensing partner accounts, delivering regional revenue and performance targets.
• Own forecasting, demand alignment, and PO delivery in partnership with Sales Operations.
• Serve as the primary alliance manager, driving business reviews, resolving issues, and ensuring long-term partner success.
• Support deal structuring, term sheets, contracts and negotiations, providing APJ-specific insights for commercial and licensing terms.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful onboarding, execution, and alignment with global OEM strategy.

Requirements

• Masters Degree plus 12 years of commercial and/or business development experience in life sciences and clinical diagnostics industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences or Business
• Successful experience in OEM supply, out-licensing, or molecular biology commercial roles
• Strong executive-level relationship building and negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex, multi-year partnership agreements
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal, R&D, manufacturing, and other stakeholders
• Expertise in molecular technologies (qPCR, NGS, microarray)
• Strong understanding of commercial market drivers in Life Science Tools and Diagnostics
• Excellent project management and account strategy development skills
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities
• Customer-centric approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working effectively in matrix organizations
• Detail-oriented with focus on outcomes
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.