Key Account Manager - SynBio

The strategic direction of Twist SynBio & Biopharma Solutions is the world’s top 50 (big) Pharma. The local Account Managers (AMs) Business Development Managers (BD) are responsible for developing partnerships locally in their respective territories. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Partnerships, the Key Accounts Manager will be responsible for coordinating and supporting AM & BD activities at the different geographic locations of multinational partners. The objective is to maximize the success of business partnerships on a multi-site basis. 

The KAM supports the AM & BD Manager efforts of the local BD manager (as required) to establish revenue generating partnerships in their respective geographic locations. The KAM in association with the local AM & BD Manager, will also support sales activities to expand such partnerships and increase revenues on a worldwide basis at the subsidiaries/affiliates at other geographic locations. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• This role is responsible for maintaining and growing Twist’s SynBio & Biopharma business at top 50 Big Pharma companies in different countries around the world.
• Working with the Director, Strategic Partnerships the this role  is responsible for preparing and delivering business development strategies to globally grow Twist’s Biopharma business. 
• The KAM will also design and develop strategies that move Twist SynBio and BioPharma solutions toward its specific revenue objectives on a geographic basis.
• Prepare and present regular reports on progress towards business goals.
• Forecast and obtain sales quota on a regular basis.
• The KAM is responsible for selling and supporting their business goals with others and ensuring peak performance from the BD team within the Big Pharma sector.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• More than 5+ years of sales experience within the SynBio and Biopharma arenas
• Bachelors degree in life sciences required 
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding business goals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive and industry landscape.
• Time management and flexibility with job duties
• Creative, self-starter attitude.
• Organized and inspiring contributor
• Ability to lead a cross functional and multinational team 
• Willingness to travel 50%

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.