Scientific Sales Account Manager in Maryland at ACROBIOSYSTEMS INC
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Job Description
ACROBiosystems is a worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing recombinant proteins and critical reagents/assays to support drug development and clinical applications from target discovery and validation, candidate drug screening and optimization, CMC development, preclinical and clinical studies, commercial production, and companion diagnostics. We are committed to excellence in providing quality products and services and accelerating the process of therapeutic development.
Our mission is to accelerate the process of target therapeutic drug development. We aim to be a cornerstone company in the life science and healthcare industry. We value the fast growth in a global market over a challenging time by excelling through quality, performance, and innovation, empowering our employees with trust, value, and respect, embracing diversity, and encouraging cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning.
Job Summary
If you are a scientist looking to expand your career beyond the lab, this is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic, high-growth commercial environment. You will play a key role in supporting groundbreaking research while building a rewarding career path with strong earning potential.
The Senior Account Manager will lead commercial activities in the state of Maryland and Delaware. As a Senior Account Manager, you will partner to contribute to our company goals and customer needs. In this position, you will be responsible for developing key customers and increasing the assigned territory's customer base. You will also extensively build customer relationships and provide all-around support to our customers. You will use existing knowledge and continue to build familiarity of drug product development pipelines, including cell and gene therapy, vaccines, antibodies, and small molecules.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Build relationships with scientists in academia, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies
- Understand customer research goals and recommend appropriate reagents and solutions
- Conduct customer meetings (virtual and in-person) to discuss scientific applications
- Collaborate with internal teams including marketing and technical support
- Participate in conferences, seminars, and networking events
- Manage and grow a defined territory within Maryland and Delaware
- Travel within territory (approximately 30–50%)
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field
- Hands-on experience with protein-based assays (e.g., ELISA, FACS, SPR, BLI)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in transitioning into a commercial or customer-facing role
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow
Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience
- Master’s degree or above in a related field.
- Previous experience in cell and gene therapy, immunology, or antibody therapeutics field
- Industry research experience (2-5 years)
Knowledge, skills, and Abilities
- Dedication to providing great customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and with teams.
- Passion to positively promote and drive success on company initiatives.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE + commission
Work Location: MD Region - Remote