Laboratory Systems Consultant

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The Position

Laboratory Systems Consultant

The Opportunity :

A seasoned professional with wide-ranging experience. Deals with diverse and oftentimes complex issues, where analysis may require in-depth evaluation of many factors.

Exercises judgment in evaluating methods and determines criteria for obtaining solutions. Collaborates with a broad group of internal and external stakeholders, often coordinating the activities of other employees.

Networks with senior internal and external personnel in the area of expertise as well as some key contacts outside the area of expertise.

Specialized in selling and promoting complex medical diagnostics capital equipment for a particular product line to customers in the territory.

Implements sales plans designed to achieve established revenue and financial goals. Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development.

Responsible for IT strategy execution and evolution as market dynamics change. Works in coordination with Account Executives to call on prospective and current company customers and conduct product demonstrations.

Develops and presents comprehensive financial proposals and contracts. Involves technical personnel to resolve customers' issues and problems as needed.

May participate in the establishment of sales targets and design of the territory's sales plan; controls sales expenses.

Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

This is a field based role - the territory is Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Montgomery, AL, Birmingham, AL and Charleston, SC.

Candidate must reside within 50 miles of territory boundaries. Relocation benefits are not provided for this role.

Job Facts :

Provides expert technical advice to support a variety of pre and / or post sales activities to manage complex sales and resolve customer questions and concerns.

Provides technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, Assists the sales and / or field staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and preparing detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications and / or solutions

Provides consultation to prospective users and / or product capability assessment and validation

Provide follow-up support to sales staff and customer personnel by disseminating technical information on specific applications.

Ensures that the product application / solution is functioning according to specifications

Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions

Assumes an active leadership role during the collaborative development and implementation of sales strategies to attain assigned sales objectives.

Continuously builds knowledge of current industry trends, competitive information, and industry / technical knowledge and shares with other Roche colleagues.

Retains, extends, and acquires customers through effective identification of opportunities and the creation and implementation of solutions.

Establishes and builds strong client relationships that allow for growth, profitability and predictability. Communicates with other relevant Roche functions to ensure needed sales support and delivery of programs / products.

Proactively engage the customer early in the decision making process.

Align with regional sales priorities (must win accounts)

Secure key trusted relationships with CIO's, LIS Managers, Data Security and Lab IT managers

Engage in Strategic IT discussions with key buying influences early in the sales process

Consultative - Understand customer's needs / challenges

Ability to assess, analyze and present clearly the customer IT Workflow Mapping

Develop pricing / contracting solutions

Own the transition of the pre- implementation process over to the ITSE (level 2)

Ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of all IT systems and components for install

Ongoing communication and alignment with the regional sales team

Responsible for administrative requirements including expense, project reports, status reports and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Who You Are :

You hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (i.e. information technology) or equivalent experience

You hold 3-5 + years relevant sales or equivalent experience (i.e. enterprise software sales, consulting and services; ideally in a pre-sales or support position;

experience in healthcare industry a plus)

Must be autonomous and organized with effective communication skills, listening, verbal and written.

Experience with presenting technical information to both external and internal audiences

Strong problem solving skills.

Knowledge of technical and market issues / factors

Strategic planning and organizational skills

Proven leadership abilities for a sales region.

Negotiation, contracting and problem solving skills

Ability to work in a regulated environment

IT Network and / or IT Security knowledge, cybersecurity

Preferred :

Knowledge of technical and market issues / factors preferred

Ability to travel 4 weekdays per week preferred

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Georgia is $99,600 - $185,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position is eligible to earn incentive compensation that is calculated and paid in accordance with the applicable Incentive Compensation Plan for the role.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups.

Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation.

These products and services are used by researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide to help improve people's lives.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, mental / physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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