Applied Genomics Specialist (Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics), ASEAN
Core
Support channel sales opportunities by translating expertise and product knowledge into sales strategies to promote rapid adoption of Illumina technology in Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, and Agrigenomics across ASEAN.
Role type
Senior IC Applied Genomics Specialist (Sales Enablement & Business Development)
Builds
Sales strategies, customer solutions, and market adoption for Illumina's genomics products
Domain
Life Sciences / Genomics / Infectious Disease / Microbial Genomics / Agrigenomics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Deep domain knowledge in Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics, Environmental Genomics; Channel sales support; Market analysis; Customer relationship management; Technical presentation and training; Strategic planning; Negotiation
Preferred skills
M.Sc. or PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Public Health, or Molecular Genetics; 5-8 years experience in related environment; Lab-based experience in sequencing library prep or DNA microarray technology; Network of established customer relationships; Financial reporting experience
Technologies
Next Generation Sequencing, Array-based Genotyping, Molecular Diagnostics, Sequencing library prep methods, DNA microarray technology
Responsibilities
Apply local expertise to communicate customer needs to regional and global management; Facilitate communication of market trends, competition, and strategies to customers; Support channel sales teams by imparting deep domain knowledge and supporting literature; Provide engaging presentations and demonstrate value at conferences and trade shows; Coordinate strategic plans with sales and marketing to win new business; Identify and interact with key customers and opinion leaders to introduce products; Execute strategies and campaigns to target large Genotyping opportunities; Liaise with customers for custom product development projects; Travel up to 50% within district and regionally
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC