Senior Genomic Sales Specialist

PacBio; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 107,400 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PacBio is seeking a Sr. Genomic Sales Specialist to expand relationships with key influencers and meet revenue targets in the East AMR territory.

The role supports account managers and acts as a technical resource for PacBio sequencing solutions, with travel to major US cities including Boston and Raleigh-Durham. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of life science sales experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to translate scientific findings for customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years customer-facing sales in life science/genomics or equivalent role.
• BA/BS in Biological Sciences required.
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills.
• Home office within defined territory with ~50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue targets for PacBio instrumentation and consumables in the territory.
• Manage pipeline using CRM and coordinate with field and internal teams.
• Represent PacBio professionally and communicate key findings from publications.
• Develop and deliver workshops and seminars both in person and virtually.
• Collaborate with Territory Account Managers and District Sales Managers to achieve goals.
• Train teammates on product applications, science, and market trends.
• Develop customized territory plans and nurture long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Customer-facing sales

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

CRM proficiency

Education

BA/BS in Biological Sciences

PhD or Masters preferred

Job description

Title: Sr. Genomic Sales Specialist

Territory: East AMR

Location(s): Boston, MA (primary); Raleigh‑Durham, NC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Washington DC

PacBio (NASDAQ PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical research resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.

The Sr. Genomics Sales Specialist is a customer‑facing member of the sales team focused on developing relationships with key influencers, meeting sales targets, and acting as a technical resource around the PacBio portfolio in support of a team of account managers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue targets from sale of PacBio instrumentation and consumables in the defined territory through the creation and closing of new business opportunities.
• Utilize a CRM system according to standard protocols for pipeline management, and communicate with field and internal personnel around opportunity development.
• Represent the company professionally, scientifically, ethically, and morally at all times.
• Read, understand, and communicate key findings from current scientific publications as well as technical information on PacBio products to the sales team and customers.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the market environment including current and possible future market trends, applications, and competition.
• Develop and deliver workshops and seminars both in‑person and virtually to a wide range of audiences.
• Work closely with teams across the commercial organization as an overlay Sales Specialist, including but not limited to Territory Account Managers, Inside Sales Reps, and District Sales Managers to support them in achieving both strategic and revenue goals.
• Regularly train others in the sales team on both product applications, relevant scientific information, and market/competitive trends.
• Assist District Sales Manager and Territory Account Managers with the development of customized territory plans.
• Identify, develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, or related, is required.
• Minimum 3+ years customer‑facing sales experience selling into the life science/Genomics and/or clinical research markets or equivalent direct field‑based customer‑facing role required.
• Competitive nature, highly motivated, independent individual with a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets and being a significant contributor to territory growth.
• Self‑starter with a strong desire to prospect and win business while establishing long‑term customer relationships.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to handle objections and communicate both technical and business arguments.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication skills, combined with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Highly networked and comfortable interacting with audiences of all levels including C‑suite.
• Role will require a home office within the defined territory and ~50% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Masters in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, or related is preferred.
• Strong technical expert on relevant Next Generation Sequencing applications and technologies in the research and/or clinical markets.
• Experience working as an overlay in a matrixed sales environment.
• Knowledge in applicable genomics related bioinformatics tools and data analysis.

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Salary Range

$107,400.00 - $161,000.00

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