Sales Scientific Associate Remote in Massachusetts in München bei Sirion Biotech GmbH

Sales Scientific Associate (m/f/d) Remote in Massachusetts in München bei Sirion Biotech GmbH

Sirion Biotech GmbH

SIRION Biotech International
125 Cambridge Park Drive
Suite 301,

Cambridge, MA 02140

USA

www.sirion-biotech.com

SIRION BIOTECH is Europe's largest developer and manufacturer of viral vector technologies for novel
therapies for the research-based pharmaceutical and biotech industry. The company was founded in
2006 and is located in the Biotechnology Innovation and Start-up Center (IZB) in Martinsried near
Munich, Germany. From January 2022 onwards in a facility three times as big in nearby Gräfelfing.

SIRION Biotech International operates out of Cambridge in Massachusetts, acquiring and supporting
our US clients.

Since September 2021, SIRION is part of US based PerkinElmer. PerkinElmer is an international leader
in the field of medical and biotechnology. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company
employs 14,000 people worldwide and offers extensive expertise in diagnostics, medical research and
environmental and food analysis through innovative detection, imaging and informatics systems.
PerkinElmer, Inc. is included in the S&P 500 stock market index.

SIRION Biotech employs about 60 people with a total of 17 nationalities to better serve its
international partners. The company maintains sales offices in Boston and Paris as well as long-term
agents in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Tel Aviv.

SIRION Biotech International is seeking a

Sales Scientific Associate

Remote in Massachusetts

The ideal SSA candidate has a keen interest in and foundational understanding of the role of viral
vectors in the growing Gene and Cell-Therapy Industry and is seeking a position to gain access to the
business side of these Markets.

Given the global nature of our business and the age of our company, the candidate must possess an
entrepreneurial mind-set, be a self-starter, and can work with limited supervision.

The role grants direct contact with manager and senior manager-level positions across its international
organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Engage in Sales activities (lead generation, customer qualification) towards academic and

industrial R&D specialists, lab managers and business managers in pharma and biotech and
large national research institutes within the US and Canada.

Generate new client prospects.

Develop an understanding of prospects’ science and business models to properly position

SIRION’s products and services.

Collaborate with SIRION Key-Accounts Managers to develop new clients.

Contribute to the company's strategic planning by providing feedback about interests and

requests of current & potential clients.

Location

The position is remote

Occasional (approx. 6-8 times a year) team meetings in Cambridge, MA

Company seat is Cambridge, MA

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline

3 years of sales, business development or lead generation experience

Master’s degree in a Life Science discipline

1 year of sales, business development or lead generation experience

PhD in a Life Science discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Knowledge in MS Office, CRM Systems (e.g. ZOHO, Salesforce, SAP)

Previous work experience with viral vectors, gene and cell therapy, immunology or other

mammalian genetics is preferred but not a must

Previous work experience in early discovery and has worked for a similar supplier to this

industry is advantageous

Excellent Communication skills both written and oral

Ability to build good personal relationships with remote working colleagues throughout the

global organization

Creative, adaptable, capable of self-motivation and independence

Customer facing attitude: the ability to listen and understand customer needs and goals

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to prioritize

Think/work across divisions

Personal commitment and ability to work under pressure

Tenacity, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mind-set

Some travel may apply (overnight)

PerkinElmerand SIRION Biotech are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, colo