District Sales Manager, Element Biosciences
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Life science company democratizing access to advanced biological tools
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Life science company democratizing access to advanced biological tools
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity, and open the world of biology to new possibilities.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for candidates with a solid background in developing sales professionals, commercial sales and strong genetics and NGS knowledge
- Experience with capital equipment sales and living in the French region is a must
- Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Biology / Genetics or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred
- 7+ years of experience in a Life Science laboratory, Sales role, or a related field with customer-facing experience
- Strong leadership and team development experience
- Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation
- Experience with strategic sales skills with proven ability to develop and grow key accounts is preferred
- Conducts presentations effectively, professionally and comfortably to customers/peers/management
- Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping method
- A demonstrated desire to be an effective collaborator within a team selling environment
- Strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships
- French and English speaking and third language is preferable
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced District Sales Manager will build and lead our sales team in the French and BeNeLux regions
- This role will be responsible for leading the execution of Element Biosciences’ commercial strategies, ensuring budgeted annual sales are met within designated territories and the district
- This is an incredible opportunity for someone who has a strong desire to “win” and build customer relationships
- This role will report to the General Manager, EMEA and will be a remote role based in the French region
- Develop, implement, and monitor the district business plan to meet assigned revenue and strategic objectives
- Responsible for the direction, support, and motivation of the district sales team to meet agreed targets and objectives
- Establish territory quotas and achieve the quarterly and annual sales and profit plan as assigned
- Routinely forecast, monitor, and control selling and other expenses for the district within assigned expense budgets
- Routinely and accurately forecast customer demand (i.e., product quantities and dollars, orders, shipments)
- Ensure that sales staff achieves their forecasts, follows company guidelines/practices/policies, and provide timely development plans to correct for underperformance
- Possesses a deep understanding of the NGS and Multiomics landscape
- Coordinates and communicates strategic business plans effectively to the team
- Develops and manages the strategic sales plans and activities in the district
- Responsible for ensuring that Element Biosciences’ commitment to customer satisfaction is performed, delivered, and constantly improved
- Drive a high level of interaction and engagement between other departments (e.g., Marketing, Customer Services) and local sales team & staff to ensure coordination of activities and alignment on common goals
- Responsible for the recruitment, development, retention, and management of the district sales team
- Create a sense of urgency and drive accountability within the regional team to meet both financial and strategic goals
- Coordinate and/or supervise technical/sales/administrative training for the district sales team
- Monitor, assist, set standards, and evaluate the district sales team performance utilizing Element Biosciences’ performance management tools
- Responsible for ensuring Salesforce.com (SFDC) is completely utilized, updated, and compliant with company policies and practices
Our take
Element Bioscience specializes in advanced DNA sequencing and multi-omics technology. Its products offer powerful tools for researchers by combining various biological analyses into a single platform. Allowing scientists to examine DNA, RNA, proteins and other cellular components more efficiently and affordably.
The company aims to democratize access to these cutting-edge genomic tools, making high-quality, flexible and cost-effective solutions available to a broader range of researchers. By improving the accessibility and functionality of their technology, Element is accelerating scientific discoveries and enabling breakthroughs in understanding biological systems.
Element Bioscience has continued to expand through innovation and partnerships. In 2025, it announced a collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS to combine AI-powered analytics with its sequencing systems, helping researchers generate insights more efficiently. The company has also introduced new technology, including the VITARI sequencing system, aimed at lowering the cost of whole genome sequencing and making advanced genomics more accessible to labs of all sizes.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2026
$175m
SERIES E
Jul 2024
$277m
SERIES D
Total funding: $853m
Company benefits
- Your emotional wellbeing: Live a healthier, happier life through our partnership with Spring Health. From meditation exercises to free counseling, Spring Health offers a range of services to support you.
- Your physical wellbeing: Get your sweat on at local EXOS gyms. Enjoy free personal coaching, group fitness classes, sports and more.
- Your financial wellbeing: Grow your savings with expert financial planning advice and stock options that let you share the success of Element.
- Your social wellbeing: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible time off, paid parental leave, and even pet insurance!
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Premier mental health care
- Flexible spending accounts & health savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- $10,000 fertility benefit
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Grow your savings with a 401(k) match and stock options that let you share the success of Element
- Paid flexible time off for full-time exempt and non-exempt employees
- Pet Insurance
- Free access to 3 local Alexandria EXOS gyms
- Identity theft protection
- Access to discounted tickets, merchandise, and tips
Company HQ
Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, CA
Leadership
Molly He
(CEO)Molly has more than 20 years of experience in technology innovation and management in the biotechnology and health industries. Previously a Senior Director of Scientific Research at Illumina, where they won the Innovation Award twice.
Michael Previte
(Co-Founder, CTO, SVP & R&D)Michael was previously an Associate Principal Scientist at Illumina. While there, they pioneered innovations in advanced sequencing technology for both single-molecular and ensemble-based methods.
Matthew Kellinger
(Co-Founder)Matthew earned their PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. They previously worked as a Staff Scientist at Illumina where they focused on protein engineering to support and develop the future of genome sequencing.
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