Optics11 Life

Sales Representative, Life Sciences Instruments

Optics11 Life
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in business development within the life sciences sector, with a strong focus on sales pipeline management, customer relationship management, and technical engagement with researchers. Proven ability to drive sales cycles independently while maintaining accurate forecasting and CRM records.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Experience In Life SciencesBusiness DevelopmentCRM ProficiencyTechnical EngagementRemote Work Capability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across the West Coast territory
  • Build and run a pipeline of new opportunities, including prospecting new leads
  • Drive deals through the full cycle, from first contact to purchase order
  • Qualify opportunities and involve Field Application Scientists for technical depth
  • Represent Optics11 Life at conferences and customer sites
  • Maintain accurate CRM records daily and ensure forecast accuracy
  • Feed customer input back to product and marketing
  • Run the territory independently and report to the Sales Manager based in the UK

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences preferred
  • 3–5 years of sales experience in the scientific or life sciences industry, selling to pharma, biotech, research laboratories, and academic institutions
  • Proven ability to win new business and expand client networks
  • Ability to engage researchers on complex scientific questions and connect diverse customer needs with high-tech measurement instruments
  • Quick learner with the ability to master technical information and new systems
  • Proficiency in using CRM systems to manage customer relationships, sales pipelines and forecasting
  • Comfortable working remotely and independently across time zones, while proactively communicating, collaborating asynchronously, and staying connected to the wider team
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel 50–75% on the West Coast, including regular overnight stays for conferences and remote customers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 401K pension scheme (100% coverage)
  • Healthcare
  • 100% remote work in the US
  • Partial onboarding in Europe
  • Freedom and responsibility in structuring and leading your own work
  • Flat hierarchy, short decision lines, big impact, and development opportunities
  • Motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic team

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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementForecastingLead ProspectingTechnical Information MasteryCustomer Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Proactive CommunicationCollaborationQuick LearnerIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
PharmaBiotechResearch LaboratoriesAcademic InstitutionsHigh-Tech Measurement Instruments