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]

Pharma / Medical Device Sales. My colleague Richard is always on the lookout for superb candidates who have extensive experience in these areas. All of the roles on Sales and Marketing.ie are live and he is always easy to reach at the end of the phone.

In Science / Healthcare, there are a couple of areas attracting interest:

Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance / Medical Science Liaison: This is an area we are seeing a high level of demand in. We have a number of roles available in different therapeutic areas, some requiring a Medical training, some looking for a nurse and others needing someone with a higher level qualification in the spoecific area.

Microbiology: We currently have 2 Micro lab manager position available, together with some lower level roles for less experienced Microbiologists.

Healthcare: in healthcare currently we have a couple of interesting roles in audiology / hearing aids, together with a Nurse Manager vacancy, both permanent roles with private organisations.

As always, we’re on the end of the phone to give advice, whether it’s help with a CAO form (you’d be surprised!), a graduate looking to assitance with job searching, right up to consuilting with executives looking to take the next step, so get in touch.

NOT in Science: well for me, it’s running. There seems to be a huge amount of people taking to the streets to get fit, which is great. Good luck to everyone training for the Dublin City Marathon on the 26th, for me it’s all about not overexerting myself and staying injury / sickness free until then. I’m looking to quality for Boston in under 3 hr 11 min, pressure is on!

Oh, and of course Google Wave and Dublinbikes, both of which are soooo hot right now!

Brian (brian.c at lifescience.ie)