Sales Specialist Life Science Instrumentation (UK & I)

Lead, Innovate, and Grow within a Cutting-Edge Scale-Up!
Are you passionate about life science? Are you excited by the challenge of joining a commercial team in a dynamic scale-up and building new markets with revolutionary biotech products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work directly impacts the future of medical research and drug development? If so, Optics11 Life is the place for you!

WHO WE ARE
Optics11 Life is not just another company; we are a thriving scale-up redefining the boundaries of life sciences. Headquartered in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), we develop and manufacture groundbreaking measurement instruments that empower researchers to make life-saving breakthroughs. Our technology is transforming drug development, medical treatments, and cutting-edge research worldwide.

What sets us apart is our scale-up environment, an exciting blend of growth, innovation, and agility. What you can expect:

• Opportunities to shape the future
  In our fast-evolving market, your leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth strategy, penetrating industrial markets, and expanding globally.

• Empowerment and ownership
  A flat hierarchy and collaborative culture mean your ideas will not just be heard; they will shape our company’s future.

• Accelerated career growth
  The steep learning curve in our scale-up environment provides endless opportunities for professional and personal development.

• International exposure
  Join a diverse, talented team working with customers across the globe, all united by the goal of advancing life sciences.
  
  

Purpose of this role
Based in the UK, the Sales Specialist UK/I plays a key role in driving the growth of Optics11 Life by expanding our customer base and accelerating the adoption of mechanobiology solutions in the life sciences sector. The purpose of this role is to actively identify and develop new business opportunities, connect with scientists and industry partners across diverse disciplines, and translate their challenges into solutions using our advanced measurement instruments. By acting as both a commercial driver and a technology ambassador, the Senior Sales Specialist will help position Optics11 Life as the leading partner for innovative, high-impact research.

Key Activities

• Proactively identify and engage new clients and organizations in the life sciences industry, expanding awareness and adoption of Optics11 Life’s cutting-edge mechanobiology solutions in the UK/I territory;

• Build and develop a strong pipeline by targeting new opportunities, while also nurturing relationships with existing clients;

• Design and execute a strategic business development plan to deliver on ambitious growth targets;

• Collaborate and coordinate with the Field Application Team to provide technical expertise and instrument demonstrations;

• Attend and positively represent Optics11 Life, raising visibility at trade shows, conferences, seminars and industry networking events;

• Driving opportunities through the full sales cycle by identifying customer challenges and offering value adding solutions;

• Use and update the CRM system on a daily basis to maintain accurate forecast information.

Skills & Competencies

• An advanced degree in Life science or biomedical sciences;

• Preferably residency in the triangle: Cambridge-London-Oxford;

• Proven expertise in Scientific Sales; with experience in Biotech or Pharma industry;

• Ability to engage professionally with researchers who are dealing with complex question;

• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and expend client networks;

• Motivational and proactive qualities, with resilience to drive results in a fast-paced scale-up environment;

• A strong combination of technical, scientific and commercial attributes;

• Independent, proactive & well-organized personality;

• Ability to bridge the gap between potential customers working in various disciplines in Life Sciences, and our high-tech measurement instruments;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage both scientific and commercial stakeholders.
  
  

What We Offer 

• Competitive base salary and attractive variables (or possibility to be self employed);

• 100% remote working in the UK;

• An opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the Life Science industry and the growth of Optics11 Life;

• In-depth development of your sales skills; 

• Being part of a young dynamic and enthusiastic team with growth opportunities;

• Flat hierarchy;

• Freedom and responsibility in structuring and leading your own work;

• Full internal sales & technical training will be provided;
  

At Optics11 Life, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and being a part of a team that makes a meaningful impact on medical treatment processes. If you are a motivated, self-starter who shares our passion for the life sciences and wants to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.