Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead

At Loka we work with pioneering companies in biotech, pharma and life sciences, helping them unlock the power of GenAI and cloud computing to drive scientific breakthroughs. Over the past year, we’ve accelerated drug discovery for cancer, leukemia, kidney disease and more, leading AWS to recognize our impact by naming us 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year. And we do it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off.
We’re looking for a Life Sciences Sales Lead who thrives at the intersection of science and technology, guiding biotech and pharma leaders toward cutting‑edge solutions like GenAI. You understand the unique challenges of scaling AI in life sciences, from regulatory concerns to cloud infrastructure hurdles, and you’re passionate about turning those challenges into opportunities.
More than 50% of our customers are in healthcare and life sciences, and our growing life sciences division means you’ll work on truly transformative projects. If you’re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let’s talk.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management) with support from a senior sales lead.
• Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential Life Sciences clients and partners by attending in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc.
• Understand clients’ business environments and communicate Loka’s value proposition clearly. Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial.
• Maintain current Lifesciences industry and product knowledge.
• Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities.
• Manage projects for various sales initiatives.

• 3+ years experience in the Life Sciences industry
• Master or PhD in Biotech, Bioinformatics or Bioengineering
• At least 2 years of end to end sales experience, from prospecting through closing and account management
• Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

• Analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning quickly
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities
• Attention to detail and comfort within fast-paced work environment
• Clean criminal record
• Salary range $130,000–-$150,000
• Every other Friday off, i.e. 26 extra days off a year. Our team calls it a life-changing benefit. We think you’ll agree.
• Remote:
  Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
• 401k
• Loka Labs™:
  Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator.
• Yearly upskill allowance:
  Feed your curiosity and never feel intellectually trapped again.
• Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays