Senior Sales Executive โ Digital Pathology & Histology Services
Location:ย Remote (Field-based) |ย Territory:ย New England / Boston Hub
Our client, a leading innovator in digital pathology, is seeking a high-performingย Senior Sales Executiveย to spearhead revenue growth across the New England region. This role focuses on delivering cutting-edge histology laboratory services and digital pathology solutions to biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic research institutions.
The ideal candidate possesses deep technical fluency in pathology workflows and a proven track record of consultative selling within the life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive the full sales lifecycle, from aggressive prospecting and lead generation to closing complex service contracts.
- Maintain a high-volume pipeline by identifying and engaging key stakeholders within the New England biotech ecosystem.
- Deliver persuasive presentations and technical demonstrations of digital pathology and histology service offerings.
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to researchers and lab managers, ensuring service offerings align with their specific study goals.
- Manage and expand existing accounts through consistent follow-up and identifying new opportunities for partnership.
Market Development & Industry Presence
- Represent the organization at regional conferences, trade shows, and networking events to build brand authority.
- Stay current on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the multi-omics and digital pathology space.
Strategy, Reporting, & Collaboration
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and detailed reporting on territory activity via CRM.
- Collaborate with the laboratory and scientific teams to ensure client requirements are met with precision.
Required Qualifications
- Experience:ย 5+ years of successful sales experience in life sciences, specifically focused on laboratory services or pathology-related technology.
- Technical Fluency:ย Ability to speak expertly onย histology workflows, special stains, IHC, immunofluorescence, and quantitative image analysis.
- Territory Knowledge:ย Established network within the Boston/New England biotech and academic research community.
- Communication:ย Exceptional consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex scientific services into value-driven solutions.
- Education:ย Bachelorโs degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:ย $100,000 โ $125,000 (commensurate with experience) + Performance-driven bonuses.
- Healthcare:ย 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Financial:ย 401(k) retirement plan and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Support:ย Full reimbursement for travel, client entertainment, and sales-related expenses.
- Culture:ย Regular team events and a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
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Required Location:
- Remote / field-based, but must be based Boston or within commuting distance
- Frequent regional travel required across New England biotech/academic corridor
Required Industry/Domain:
- Life sciences sales
- Digital pathology / histology / laboratory services
- Biotech, pharma, or academic research markets
Must-Have Experience:
- 5+ years of successful B2B sales experience in life sciences
- Direct experience selling laboratory services or pathology-related technology
- Proven full-cycle enterprise/consultative sales (prospecting โ closing complex deals)
Strong Preferences:
- Established network within Boston/New England biotech or academic research ecosystem
- Experience selling into biotech, pharma, or research institutions
- Familiarity with digital pathology, imaging, multi-omics, or diagnostic technologies
- Experience attending conferences, trade shows, and industry events for lead generation
- Strong scientific/technical fluency in pathology or histology workflows
Deal Breakers:
- No life sciences / biotech / pharma sales experience
- No experience selling technical or scientific services/products
- No exposure to laboratory workflows or pathology-related concepts
- No ability to operate in a consultative, technical sales environment
- No willingness to travel regionally within New England
Score Cap Rules:
- No life sciences sales experience: Maximum score 70
- No laboratory services or pathology-related sales experience: Maximum score 65
- No full-cycle enterprise/consultative sales experience: Maximum score 75
- No technical/scientific fluency in histology or pathology workflows: Maximum score 70
- No network or territory experience in Boston/New England biotech market: Maximum score 80
- No experience selling into biotech/pharma/academic research institutions: Maximum score 75
- Limited CRM forecasting / pipeline management experience: Maximum score 85