Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Who We Are:
Millipore Sigma is a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.
Your role:
The Technical Specialist is responsible for supporting business growth within their territory by providing customers with solutions to complex scientific, technical and regulatory requirements related to Contract Testing Services (CTS). The Technical Specialist drives value by leveraging their extensive experience and expertise in biological safety testing, viral clearance and product characterization. By acting as the primary field-based, scientific and regulatory contact, the position holder provides guidance to CTS customers, as well as to internal partners.
The job holder performs duties independently whilst working in collaboration with the wider commercial organization, Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Scope of responsibility:Acts as the advanced technical, regulatory and scientific subject matter expert for Contract Testing Services customers within a given territory.
Partners with Sales to identify the most significant growth business opportunities and win new business by providing scientific and regulatory support to clients throughout the sales process.
Supports the adoption of new services by providing technical support in the field.
Acts as primary technical contact for specific growth accounts, providing input into relevant programs with ongoing requirements for scientific and regulatory support.
Provides technical training for account managers, increasing their awareness and ability to engage current and new clients.
Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature, competitor products, and attending scientific seminars and meetings.
Monitors industry trends in the field of Contract Testing Services; identifies and shares innovation opportunities with Marketing; acts as the technical voice of customer to help develop business Strategy.
May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a Life Sciences relevant scientific field.Alternatively, B.Sc. in a Life Sciences relevant scientific field plus equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in biologics development and/or manufacturing, quality and technical operations within a global, multi-site environment.Relevant advanced industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biologics and/or medical device environment is required. Experience within a regulated GMP environment is essential.Client-facing experience with a demonstrated ability to influence teams and individuals is required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills: effective at communicating with clients and establishing strong working relationships.
Additional requirements:
Ability to work overtime or flexible hours on occasion to meet business requirements.Willingness to travel to customer sites within US, up to 30% of time. Some international travel might be required for this position.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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