Inside Sales Representative

Cyagen; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Cyagen Biosciences in the Bay Area seeks a sales-focused professional to drive lead generation and qualification for life sciences tools and services. You will engage researchers and biopharma decision-makers, map target markets, and build a sustainable pipeline.

The role requires a Master's in Biology/Life Sciences, strong communication skills, CRM experience, and the ability to work closely with Marketing and Operations in a fast-growing global CRO.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences or related field is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with scientists and business leaders.
• Experience with CRM systems and outbound prospecting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform market mapping to identify customers that align with Cyagen's service offerings.
• Prospect and qualify new leads through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Respond to inbound inquiries and qualify them against ICPs.
• Maintain CRM hygiene for forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Technical teams to address inquiries.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM proficiency

Communication

Time management

Outbound outreach

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Life Sciences

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Join Cyagen Biosciences as we grow our sales team in the Bay Area. You'll be the first point of contact between Cyagen and the research community — connecting scientists and biopharma teams with the tools that power their next discovery.

About Cyagen

Cyagen Biosciences is a global life sciences CRO built around a technology platform spanning custom mouse models, humanized immune system models, gene therapy tools, and antibody discovery — supporting researchers and biopharmaceutical companies across the US, EU, China, and Japan to advance drug discovery and disease research.

What You'll Do

• Perform market mapping to identify customers that align with Cyagen's service offerings
• Prospect and qualify new leads through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach, building a consistent pipeline of researchers and biopharma decision-makers
• Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and qualify them against ideal customer profiles
• Maintain CRM hygiene to support accurate forecasting and reporting
• Partner with Marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign performance
• Coordinate with Technical and Operations teams to resolve customer questions

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field (required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both scientists and business leaders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to remain composed under pressure
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and effective in a collaborative team environment
• Prior experience in customer service or sales is preferred, including internships or part-time roles
• Familiarity with CRM platforms is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing global biotechnology company with a strong scientific reputation
• A collaborative working environment alongside colleagues across the US, EU, China, and Japan
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth
• The opportunity to directly support researchers advancing drug discovery and disease research