Business Development Executive - West Coast

Singular Genomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or commission

Equity potential

Job summary

Singular Genomics is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive commercial expansion across the West Coast (CA, OR, WA). This role focuses on new customer acquisition, strategic account cultivation, and accelerating adoption of spatial multiomics services.

You will manage relationships with major academic translational research centers and biopharma, navigate complex sales cycles, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value in our cutting-edge sequencing and spatial biology

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in spatial biology, life science tools, genomics or translational research sales.
• Proven success closing high-value deals with pharma, biotech, or academic medical centers.
• Strong technical acumen in genomics, spatial biology, and single-cell analysis.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
• Ability to travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the West Coast territory.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in translational research centers, biopharma, and multicenter spatial biology programs.
• Navigate complex sales cycles involving scientific, technical, and procurement stakeholders.
• Deliver compelling value propositions aligned to customer workflows and research priorities.
• Manage forecasting, territory planning, and CRM tracking.
• Work cross functionally with field applications, marketing, and executive teams to drive spatial multiomic service projects.
• Represent the company at regional meetings, trade shows, and networking events.

Skills

Spatial biology

Genomics

Translational research sales

Executive presence

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor in Life Sciences

MS/PhD/MBA

Job description

Business Development Executive - West Coast

West Coast - CA, OR or WA

ABOUT SINGULAR GENOMICS

Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The commercially available G4® Sequencing Platform is a powerful, highly versatile benchtop genomic sequencer designed to produce fast and accurate results. In addition, the company is currently developing the G4X™ Spatial Sequencer, an upgrade to the G4, which will leverage Singular’s proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as an in situ readout for transcriptomics, proteomics and fluorescent H&E in tissue, with spatial context. Singular Genomics’ mission is to empower researchers and clinicians to advance science and medicine.

We foster a culture of creativity and technical excellence, both catalysts for innovation. We celebrate diversity, emphasize collaboration and, as we rapidly mature, we are constantly looking at ways we can do better for our people.

Our Headquarters are located on the Torrey Pines Mesa, in La Jolla, California at the center of the biotech hub. Our Manufacturing facility is in Sorrento Valley.

Position Summary

As aBusiness Development Executive, you will lead commercial expansion across the West Coast territory of the United States, consisting of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. This is a sales role focused on driving new customer acquisition, cultivating strategic accounts, and accelerating the adoption of Singular’s spatial multiomics service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the West Coast territory.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders in major academic translational research centers, biopharma, and multicenter spatial biology programs
• Navigate complex sales cycles involving scientific, technical, and procurement stakeholders.
• Deliver compelling value propositions aligned to customer workflows and research priorities.
• Manage forecasting, territory planning, and CRM tracking.
• Work cross functionally with field applications, marketing, and executive teams to drive spatial multiomic service projects
• Represent the company at key regional meetings, trade shows, and networking events.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in spatial biology, life science tools, genomics, or translational research sales.
• Proven success in closing high-value deals with pharma, biotech, or academic medical centers.
• Strong technical acumen in genomics, spatial biology, and single-cell analysis.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
• Ability to travel 30–50%.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling novel platforms or disruptive life science technologies
• Established network across West Coast translational and clinical research sites
• Familiarity with spatial multiomics, immuno-oncology, cell therapy and biomarker discovery markets.

The estimated base salary range for this role based in the United States of America is: $140,000 - $165,800. Additionally, this role is eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and may receive equity as part of the compensation package. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Should the level of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly.

Singular Genomics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Singular Genomics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can provide their name and contact information to our Accommodations team at [e-mail]. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible.