Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing biotech start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health.

Position Summary:

Spear Bio is seeking top-performing Business Development Managers to introduce our high-performance and expanding portfolio of ultra-sensitive Immunoassays to the Life Sciences and CRO markets throughout the EMEA region. We are looking to hire individuals based in Europe (ie. London, Germany) with a deep network of neurodegenerative disease research customers in Big Pharma, Biotech, CROs, & Academia throughout EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver sales presentations to clients to promote the value proposition of Spear Bio.
Demonstrate deep understanding of Neuroscience market dynamics and technology adoption which positions and drives confidence in Spear Bio customers that we are a superior, best-in-class solution.
Promote our kit sales by providing various instrument and Assay Service solutions to generate ongoing market adoption and revenue growth.
Provide a funnel to be managed by senior Business Development Managers
Be on-point for all customer logistics and follow up: Demos, information sharing, and other key technical details requested to engage our customers.
Utilize your existing network of high-level scientific customers within Big Pharma, Biotech, CROs, & Academic market segments, as well as knowledge of IVD markets including LDTs.
Achieve a consistent track record exceeding quotas, revenue targets, and increasing market share in your primary territory/region.
Provide technical support to many of our Key Opinion Leaders throughout EMEA.
Work closely with our internal Marketing team in the US and contribute to driving lead generation programs that can enhance our outreach in all regions.
Work closely with our Custom Assay Services leader to support funnel building of this area, as well as provide Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to our R&D teams on market dynamics gained with our commercial activity.
Jointly build a sales plan with personal and professional goals that will provide the best metrics for success in this role throughout the region.
Provide regular updates on activity, forecasting, and funnel movement to assist in the transparency of activity driving strong revenue outcomes.
Apply ongoing insight on competitive landscape to develop strategies enabling Spear Bio to win in a competitive market where we have a strong scientific advantage.
Approximately 30-40% travel expected directly with customers and/or partners to achieve the sales results expected.

Required Qualifications:

MS or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field with 6-12+ years of an established track record in technical sales or business development, presenting ultrasensitive immunoassays or neurology IVD products to customers.
Clear and pro-active communicator with advanced commercial sales acumen, high energy, a strong work ethic, and a bias for action.
Ability to ask the right questions of potential customers to then strategically communicate how Spear Bio's differentiated technology and performance will directly benefit them over the competition.
Ability to clearly present technology solutions in a way that leads to strong revenue outcomes.
Ability to translate observations and customer feedback into strategy.
Comfortable providing and receiving feedback designed to improve engagement and results.
Ability to collaborate within a best-in-class team environment comprised of Field Application Scientists, Assay Services, and others.
Willingness to travel up to 30-40% for customer engagement and industry events

We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment. This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage and play an integral role in the company's growth and success. We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.

Spear Bio Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all persons. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical/mental disability.

Spear Bio does not accept resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without prior written agreement will be deemed the property of Spear Bio, and no placement fees will be paid.

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Business Development Manager, Immunoassays & Biomarkers (EMEA)