Job Description
Zest Scientific is recruiting a Tissue Diagnostics Sales Specialist for a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical space.
Every year across the globe, more than 14 million people develop cancer, a number that is expected to grow to more than 21 million by the year 2030. Strengthening diagnosis improves chances of survival for the millions of people living with cancer, which means precise, personalised diagnostics are critical as we continue the fight against this deadly disease.
As an innovator of tissue-based diagnostic solutions for patients worldwide, our client provides anatomic pathology labs with a powerful combination of instrumentation, medical value assays and digitally integrated workflow.
The candidate.
* Experience in field sales with knowledge of Histology or Immunohistochemistry product portfolio.
* A commercially driven scientist with research and laboratory skills in Histology or Immunohistochemistry would also be considered.
* Educated with a BSc (Hons) /BA Degree in a Life Science or with related experiences such as a Biomedical Scientist background.
* Skilled in defining customer needs and building strong and effective relationships.
* Have knowledge of best practices in Cellular Pathology (especially IHC) and cancer pathways.
* Resilient, tenacious, adaptable, and flexible to work in a changing environment. You have the blend of discipline to follow best practices and creativity to redefine best practices. You will understand barriers to acceptance of new solutions and be able to drive positive sales outcomes.
* Self-motivated, focussed and methodical, with the ability to work alone yet readily communicate and share knowledge with the team, you can sell with high credibility and turn strategy into actionable implementation.
* You will develop commercial excellence in your territory using the latest digital sales engagement tools.
The role.
* You will promote client product's value proposition to key clinical, procurement, and finance stakeholders.
* Taking the lead in the account sales strategy and execution for the product portfolio on your territory, you will work closely with Customer Account Managers, Product Specialists, Managed Laboratory Service Team and Workflow IT Specialists.
* Managing and coordinating the Tissue Diagnostics response within complex pan pathology procurements, utilising self-discipline and a creative approach to ensure sales methodology is delivered on time and in full. This will involve engagement with all levels of the key decision-making team, including senior management.
* Identifying market development and changes in the NHS landscape on your territory (payment, procurement, tendering, and NHS processes) to maximise opportunities/minimise
This is a permanent opportunity and will cover the Midlands.