Currently we have a number of junior sales roles across Ireland:

Account Exec – Limerick

Jnr Product Specialist – Dublin to Galway and north territory

Sales Exec – Dublin. Some international travel involved.

All roles involve science and are customer-facing. So why would someone choose a career in Scientific-sales over one on the bench? There are many advantages, but mainly it boils down to the person themselves. It’s the same reason myself and my colleagues chose careers in recruitment over ones in Science, as we are all qualified Scientists. We enjoy dealing with people.
Of course it’s important to be a product expert in whatever area you are selling into (the same applies to recruitment). In essence though, you need to be personable, have fun when dealing with people and be a good listener. Find out what they are looking for and be creative in trying to create a solution for them.

Salaries are generally better with these roles than corresponding junior roles at the bench. All of these positions start at min €30k + packages and potential commission. There is also a lot of potential, as all are relatively small companies where these junior sales / business devleopment people can grow with the company. Ideally candidates will have demonstrated previous customer service, be that work experience while in college, volunteering with various organisations or something similar. Technical aptitude is a must, and enthusiasm is essential.

For more on any of this, give Brian a call on +353 1 6854747 or email [brian dot c at lifescience dot ie]

Areas we’re particularly busy in currently:

Reg Affairs – we are working on some very interesting work in this area on the Medical Devices / Diagnostics side of things. Anyone with significant experience in this area – do get in touch! These skills are particularly in demand for companies launching new products or new start-up organisations developing / taking over new products. The trend towards more specific and niche products means more regulatory (and associated quality) filings, valuable skill sets to have for the future.

Biotech professionals – vacancies in various areas here, engineering / production / quality / micro etc. It’s a chicken and egg scenario, as biotech is not an area we as a country have explored greatly in the past, although this is changing somewhat. Overseas and other candidate are encouraged to contact us.

Sales and Marketing – - Medical Device Sales Specialist, Hospital Sales Reps and Business Managers are all high on the target list.

Outside Science: currently it’s music to lift us all out of the post-Marathon – cold, winter blues. This week I have attended Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill (amazing!) and have plans for Muse and the Diversus Guitar Orchestra this weekend…

Following on from last month – Google Wave really underwhelmed didn’t it? Dublinbikes seem to be taking off though

-Brian (bhc at lifescience dot ie)