Sales Director, Life Science Accounts

1 Month ago • All levels • Sales • ~ $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Sales Director, Life Science Accounts, you will lead commercial engagements with dynamic and high-potential customers in biotech, CROs, and life sciences investment. Responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to proposal development, negotiation, and closing. This role requires scientific credibility and business acumen, working closely with cross-functional teams to shape solutions for translational research, clinical trials, or AI-driven portfolio evaluation, contributing to Owkin's mission of accelerating drug discovery and development. You will own a portfolio of mid-segment accounts, build multi-threaded relationships, deliver impactful proposals, and manage pricing and contract discussions.
Must have:
  • Significant experience in B2B enterprise sales or strategic account management
  • Experience owning and closing complex sales in life science sectors
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and stakeholders
  • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and value articulation skills
  • Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM
Good to have:
  • Background in life sciences, digital health, or AI-powered drug development
  • Familiarity with life science R&D teams and workflows
  • Experience in a high-growth scale-up environment
  • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms or data-driven tools
Perks:
  • Individual and family health insurance
  • 401k retirement
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 35 days
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Equity option scheme

Job Details

About the role:

As a Sales Director, Life Science Accounts, you will lead commercial engagements with some of Owkin’s most dynamic and high-potential customers, including biotech companies, CROs, and life sciences investors. You’ll be responsible for managing the full sales cycle—from outbound prospecting and discovery to proposal development, negotiation, and closing.

This is a high-impact, consultative sales role that blends scientific credibility with business acumen. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape solutions that align with customer goals in translational research, clinical trials, or AI-driven portfolio evaluation. Your success will directly contribute to Owkin’s mission of using AI to accelerate drug discovery and development.

Position is based in our Boston or New York offices or remotely from an East Coast or Central time zone.

In particular, you will:

  • Own the full sales cycle for a portfolio of mid-segment accounts, from pipeline generation and qualification to deal closure and expansion planning.
  • Develop strong, multi-threaded relationships across scientific, BD, and innovation stakeholders in biotech, CROs, and investor-backed companies.
  • Tailor and deliver high-impact proposals, demos, and presentations that clearly articulate Owkin’s value in solving R&D and clinical challenges.
  • Lead pricing and contract discussions with support from legal, finance, and product teams.
  • Identify and cultivate internal champions to support deal momentum and long-term collaboration.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline activities.
  • Partner with Technical Sales and Product to scope feasible solutions and support successful handoffs.
  • Share field intelligence to help refine our positioning, messaging, and commercial playbook for the mid-segment. 

About you

  • Required
    • Significant experience in B2B enterprise sales or strategic account management, preferably in SaaS, digital platforms, or services sold into life sciences or healthcare.
    • Experience owning and closing complex sales in biotech, CRO, or related life science sectors.
    • Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and navigate organizations with multiple stakeholders.
    • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and value articulation skills.
    • Strategic thinker with high commercial acumen and ownership mindset.
    • Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM systems, with strong forecasting and pipeline hygiene.
  • Nice to Have
    • Background in life sciences, digital health, or AI-powered drug development.
    • Familiarity with life science R&D teams and workflows 
    • Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced scale-up environment.
    • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms or data-driven tools used in translational science, clinical trials, or portfolio evaluation. 

Pay Transparency

The OTE compensation MRP for this role in the USA is $250,000 comprising base salary and performance-based bonus plus an equity option scheme, individual and family health insurance, 401k retirement, generous annual leave allowance of 35 days (in addition to any State or Federal recognised holidays) and flexible spending accounts. 

Individual compensation packages will vary based on factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, assessed through the interview process. Owkin reserves the right to modify compensation structures based on business needs, geographic location, market conditions, and other factors.

Please submit your CV in English

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