Territory Account Manager (South East)

DNA Script; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in synthetic biology as a Territory Account Manager. You will drive sales of the SYNTAX System in the Southeast market, engaging with customers and utilizing your expertise in life sciences. This fully remote role offers competitive compensation and top-tier benefits, including a 401(k) match and generous parental leave. Be part of a mission-driven team that is redefining possibilities in biology.

Benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Generous parental leave

Mental health support

Life/disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of sales success in life science.
• Experience managing key accounts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the SYNTAX System to customers.
• Build and manage a powerful sales pipeline.
• Identify and engage early adopters in genomics.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s in Molecular Biology

Master’s or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

DNA Script is a leading company in manufacturing de novo synthetic nucleic acids using enzymatic DNA synthesis (EDS) technology. The company aims at accelerating innovation in life science and technology through the decentralization of rapid, on demand and high-quality DNA synthesis. DNA Script's approach leverages nature's billions of years of evolution in synthesizing DNA to set a new standard for customizing nucleic acid synthesis thus accelerating discovery in genetics, genomics, and synthetic biology. Discovery disciplines with profound impacts upon humanity such as biopharma, translational genetics and even molecular information storage all start with synthetic DNA. The company has recently initiated the commercialization of its first EDS powered platform, the SYNTAX system.

To date, DNA Script has raised over $315M of financing, with leading investors such as Coatue Management, Fidelity Management and Research, Catalio Capital Management, Casdin Capital, LSP, Bpifrance Large Ventures, Danaher, Illumina Ventures, Agilent, Merck Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, Kurma Partners and Eurazeo.

DNA Script also partners on technology and product development with leading organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, Moderna Therapeutics, GE Research, Illumina, the Broad Institute, Harvard University, Institut Pasteur and the French Department of Defense.

DNA Script has its research and manufacturing facilities headquartered in Paris, France, and is in the process of expanding its commercial and development teams in South San Francisco.

Job Description

Join the Future of Synthetic Biology – We're Hiring a Territory Account Manager

Location:North Carolina (RTP) | Travel Required | Start: Q3 2025

Are you ready to take your life science sales career to the next level?

At DNA Script, we’re not just developing technology—we’re rewriting what’s possible in genomics. Our SYNTAX System, powered by enzymatic DNA synthesis, is reshaping research and accelerating breakthroughs in molecular biology, gene synthesis, and synthetic biology.

We’re growing fast—and we’re looking for a Sales Executive / Territory Account Manager to lead the charge in the Southeast market.

What You’ll Do

• Be the face of the SYNTAX System to customers—show them what’s possible
• Identify, engage, and win over early adopters in genomics and synthetic biology
• Use your technical know-how to consult with scientists and guide purchasing decisions
• Build and manage a powerful sales pipeline with a strong close rate
• Work closely with our stellar team to deliver on our go-to-market strategy
• Stay ahead of the curve—know the science, own the conversation, close the deal
• Help grow our sales force as we scale

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s (or higher) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• 5–10 years of sales success in life science—capital equipment experience is a big plus
• Deep knowledge of SASH Syn Bio and Genomics markets (gene synthesis, Ab and protein engineering, NGS, PCR, qPCR, Sanger, etc.)
• A start-up mindset: agile, proactive, ready to hustle and win
• Strong communication, CRM mastery, and a passion for solving problems
• Willingness to travel and meet customers where they are
• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field
• Experience managing key accounts a plus

What We Offer

• Fully remoterole with flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
  Top-tier benefits:
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health support (Sesh), EAP, life/disability insurance

Join a mission-driven team that is redefining what is possible in biology. You will help shape a new category—and tell the story as it unfolds.

Ready to sell something that actually changes lives?
Apply now and join a company that’s building the future of synthetic biology—one strand at a time.