Account Executive, BioPharma Sales

10x Genomics, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

10x Genomics, Inc. seeks an energetic Account Executive, BioPharma to lead field sales across the Mid-Atlantic and expand our BioPharma footprint.

You will partner with customers to translate territory plans into measurable revenue and deliver technically rigorous presentations on Single Cell Transcriptomics, Spatial Transcriptomics, and NGS. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, drive new business development, and manage territory planning, forecasting, and pipeline integrity in a remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a life sciences field.
• 1–2+ years of commercial, inside sales, or field-based experience in Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Hunt and close new BioPharma accounts and manage a high-velocity sales funnel from discovery to close.
• Align scientific and commercial needs to craft winning commercial proposals.
• Deliver compelling, technically rigorous presentations across the genetic analysis portfolio.

Skills

Prospecting

Sales

Territory planning

Consultative selling

Technical credibility

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Account Executive, BioPharma to lead field sales and new business development across the Mid-Atlantic territory. The ideal candidate is a natural hunter with a strong prospecting drive; someone who is eager to identify untapped opportunities, penetrate new accounts, and expand our market footprint.

To succeed in this role, you must pair sharp business acumen with deep technical authority in Single Cell Transcriptomics, Spatial Transcriptomics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). You will act as a consultative partner to our customers, influencing critical decisions on technology and applications while translating a strategic territory plan into measurable commercial results.

What you will be doing:

• New Business Development & Sales Execution
  • Hunt and Close New Accounts: Proactively prospect, qualify, and penetrate new BioPharma accounts while managing a high-velocity sales funnel from initial discovery to close.
  • Align Scientific & Commercial Needs: Uncover and synthesize both the scientific project goals and the business objectives of customers to craft winning commercial proposals.
  • Deliver Compelling Presentations: Apply comprehensive product and application knowledge across the genetic analysis portfolio to lead highly effective, technically rigorous sales presentations.
• Technical Consultancy & Market Strategy
  • Act as a Trusted Technical Advisor: Leverage deep technical credibility in Single Cell Transcriptomics, Spatial Transcriptomics, and NGS to consult with customers on optimal technology solutions and workflows.
  • Maintain Competitive Mastery: Continuously deepen your understanding of genetic analysis markets, competitor offerings, and customer buying practices to effectively position solutions.
• Territory Planning & Sales Operations
  • Execute Strategic Business Plans: Develop and manage a comprehensive territory business plan designed to consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals.
  • Drive Rigorous Territory Planning: Utilize deep market knowledge and territory segmentation to uncover untapped growth opportunities.
  • Manage Pipeline & Forecasting: Consistently track sales activities, forecast revenue accurately, and maintain pipeline integrity using the CRM and other designated IT tools.
• Customer Excellence & Corporate Stewardship
  • Champion Customer Satisfaction: Foster long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty through responsive follow-up, consultative problem-solving, and exceptional service.
  • Support Team Growth: Assist in the identification, recruitment, and onboarding of new sales talent as the commercial team expands.
  • Uphold Professional Standards: Represent the company professionally, ethically, and with the highest level of integrity in all customer and market interactions.

Territory will be the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field (or equivalent specialized knowledge and experience).
• Sales Experience: 1–2+ years of commercial, inside sales, or field-based experience in the Life Sciences industry. (High-performing early-career professionals with a strong track record of prospecting are strongly encouraged to apply).
• Drive & Coachability: An aggressive, proactive approach to opening new accounts, coupled with a strong desire to learn, adapt, and be coached in consultative selling methodologies.
• Technical Foundation: Basic familiarity with genomics technologies, specifically Single Cell Transcriptomics, Spatial Transcriptomics, and/or Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and an eagerness to master the science.
• Travel Readiness: Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the Mid-Atlantic territory to engage customers in the field.

Preferred Skills:

• Target Market Exposure: Experience prospecting into or working with Pharma, Biotech, and TechBio organizations.
• The "Hunter" Track Record: Proven ability to build a sales pipeline from scratch (via cold outreach, networking, and creative prospecting), whether in a field or inside-sales capacity.
• Advanced Scientific Landscape: General awareness of AI and foundational models in biology, including how Single Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics serve as the essential data layer for computational drug discovery.

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