Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.
Founded in 2012, and located in one of the largest biotech hubs in the world, Slingshot Biosciences is a growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make synthetic cells the gold standard for all cell-based applications. We currently have a suite of products that allow for rapid, stable instrument deployment and are poised to make headway into clinical markets with controls for engineered cell therapies.
At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.
We desire motivated team members who appreciate the freedom to be creative and think outside the box to solve problems. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, and have the ability to quickly contribute new ideas and iterate on current processes. In everything we do, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers which ultimately makes a significant impact on patient care.
The Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts at Slingshot Biosciences will report to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and is responsible for developing and managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring the success of client engagements. This individual will act as the primary point of contact between the company and its clients, working to understand client needs, deliver solutions, and achieve sales targets. The Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts will collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term client retention.
The Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts must be a results-oriented, driven sales professional with experience managing complex accounts and cultivating long-term client relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in sales and a passion for delivering value-driven solutions to clients.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the West Coast to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Develop and execute regional sales strategies that align with overall company goals.
- Build a strong pipeline of prospective clients through networking, cold outreach, and lead generation activities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in the biotech, life sciences, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical sectors, leveraging industry knowledge and expertise to navigate complex consultative sales opportunities to drive sales initiatives
- Conduct sales presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the value of Slingshot Biosciences’ solutions.
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients in the West Coast to drive repeat business and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and challenges are addressed.
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional products and services to existing clients.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the West Coast market, industry trends, and key competitors.
- Maintain an understanding of customer needs, challenges, and decision-making processes within the West Coast territory.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to execute localized campaigns that target key prospects in the region.
- Communicate client feedback and insights to the marketing team to inform future product improvements.
- Accurately maintain sales pipeline data and provide regular reports on sales activities, progress, and forecasts.
- Track and analyze performance metrics to ensure sales goals are met and adjust strategies as necessary to optimize results.
- Attend regional industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and foster relationships with potential clients.
- Stay current on industry trends and competitor activity to position the company’s offerings effectively within the marketplace.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development or sales within the biopharma industry
- Proven history of achieving or exceeding sales targets and successfully managing client relationships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; ability to translate complex solutions into compelling value propositions.
- Strong network of contacts in the life sciences and biopharma industry on the West Coast
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel across the West Coast to meet with clients and attend industry events as necessary.
- Highly motivated, independent, and able to work remotely while managing a large territory.
- Experience with SalesForce.com or similar CRM
- In-depth knowledge of biotech trends surrounding CGT and experience selling into key accounts.
- Experience structuring and closing complex sales (custom products, solutions, services) into the biopharma sector with a demonstrated track record of success (multi-year agreements)
- Demonstrated history of building and maintaining a high performance team.
Nice-to-Have (but not required):
- Knowledge of Flow cytometry usage in Cell therapy processes
- Startup experience strongly recommended
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $170,000 - $190,000 + commission + equity + benefits.
What we offer at Slingshot:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Stock Option Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
- Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages
Slingshot Biosciences requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of such vaccination will be required as part of the hiring process.
Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.