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Regional Business Manager – Microbiology Solutions (qPCR / NGS)

360Dx, Newburyport, MA, United States


Regional Business Manager – Microbiology Solutions (qPCR / NGS)
Organization
AdvancedDx Biological Laboratory USA Inc.

Remote – 5-7 Perry Way Unit 15, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States

Job Description
This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of qPCR and NGS and microbiology, influencing how PCR-based syndromic panels and advanced sequencing technologies are developed, deployed, and adopted across healthcare, public health, and biotech markets.

We are seeking 4 commercial people to grow adoption of qPCR and Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions in microbiology and infectious disease markets.

This role is revenue‑ and strategy‑focused, with responsibility for market penetration, pipeline growth, and key account expansion, rather than laboratory execution or hands‑on technical support.

Territory & Coverage Structure
We are hiring four (4) Regional Managers, each owning a defined U.S. territory. Territories are designed to provide a balanced mix of market potential, account types, and travel requirements. Candidates must reside within their assigned region or near a major airport.

Regional Manager – Northeast & Mid‑Atlantic

Regional Manager – Southeast

Regional Manager – Midwest & South‑Central

Regional Manager – West & Mountain States

Equal Opportunity Across Regions

Comparable revenue opportunity

Balanced mix of existing and new customer potential

Long‑term growth prospects

Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Deal Ownership

Drive new business acquisition for qPCR and NGS‑based microbiology solutions

Own and manage the sales pipeline from lead qualification through deal closure

Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets

Customer & Market Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with decision‑makers (lab directors, public health leaders, procurement, R&D leadership)

Lead high‑level scientific and commercial discussions

Business Development & Growth Strategy

Identify and develop new market segments, strategic partnerships, and distribution opportunities

Support tender responses, contracting discussions, and pricing strategy

Provide structured market feedback to product management and leadership teams

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Coordinate with Applications, Product, Marketing, and R&D teams to align customer needs with offerings

Influence go‑to‑market strategy without direct people management responsibility

Act as the commercial voice of the customer internally

Market Intelligence & Positioning

Track competitive activity, emerging technologies, and regulatory trends affecting qPCR and NGS microbiology

Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and key customer meetings

Requirements
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Genomics, or related field

3–8+ years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial roles within NGS, qPCR, PCR, Molecular biology, Microbiology or infectious disease solutions

Proven experience managing complex, long sales cycles

Strong ability to communicate with both scientific and executive stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling NGS/qPCR/PCR instruments, assays, kits, or sequencing services

Experience selling Microbiology, pathogen surveillance, or molecular testing

MBA or commercial training is a plus, but scientific credibility is essential

Additional Information

Rigorous and organized

Good communication skills

Able to interact with people with different scientific background

Travel expectations: Regional travel of approximately 40–50%, depending on territory size and customer concentration. Attendance at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events within the assigned region

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