Kariusdx Clinical Sales Manager drives sales of Karius’ Next-Generation Sequencing test in a defined territory by engaging hospital stakeholders. Collaborates with internal teams to grow test volume and establish thought leadership.
Responsibilities
Grow sales revenue and test volume in territory by establishing new business in hospitals while increasing volume in existing hospitals. Introduce a transformational, life-saving diagnostic technology which will change the world of infectious disease by engaging key stakeholders in the hospital that are involved with the decision process to implement new diagnostic tests.
Collaboration with Inside Sales, Customer Success, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to achieve territory and company goals.
Develop thought leaders and early adopters for this new approach to infectious disease diagnosis.
Help establish the foundation and culture of a world-class commercial organization.
Build, manage and nurture market-based/regional territory, comprising hospital & health system accounts.
Prioritize and segment hospital & health system accounts to maximize opportunity and growth.
Present product features and benefits to key stakeholders and clinical call points, utilizing consultative sales techniques (qualifying leads, assessing needs, supporting evaluations, and closing). Manage early evaluations to activate initial adoption of Karius test/solutions and drive increased utilization over time.
Serve as a subject matter expert, speaking with clinicians of all levels regarding the science and technology of the Karius test and how to best leverage its capabilities. Speak fluently on the unique merits and value of our proprietary test, positioning our differentiation from the competition.
Build deep relationships, educate and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders among both prospective and existing partners.
Develop a ‘trusted advisor’ relationship and establish oneself as fully accountable for demonstrating ROI to the partner account, ensuring both regular interaction and utilization review.
Secure contracts and agreements, where necessary or optimal, to memorialize long-term relationships with partners, define an exchange of value, and augment predictability into revenue.
Manage and secure renewals of partner agreements.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degreeValid driver's license
Required
Complete paperwork and administrative duties in a timely and accurate fashion, including documentation in SalesForce, expense reporting, speaker program information, etc.
Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or MBA a plus.
5 years of sales/business development experience in Life Sciences / Biotech, Medical Device, Diagnostic Equipment, and/or Pharmaceutical industries.
Valid driver's license.
Previous success in introducing transformational, novel products or services to physicians and hospitals which have changed clinical practice prior to significant peer-reviewed publications or inclusion in guidelines for support.
Robust network of existing relationships in hospitals and health systems, across microbiology labs, send-out labs, physician groups, C-level executives, and administrators of clinical functions.
Strong vision and planning capabilities to grow the territory.
Excellent business acumen combined with outstanding analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong ability to develop relationships from C-level executives to physicians and lab directors, building credibility through subject matter and industry expertise.
Demonstrated track record of top sales achievement, meeting and exceeding sales objectives.
Experience with multi-level account management.
Entrepreneurial spirit and is comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, growth-oriented environment.
