• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in the life science and cloud technology industries
• Deep knowledge of BioPharma R&D, including R&D IT systems landscape, data flow and data management
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, data management, and life science research workflows
• Deep understanding of Bio Pharma Market, including Cell and Gene Therapies, Biologics, Large Molecule Development, etc.
• Advanced degree in a life science relevant field preferred

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.

The AWS Life Science R&D Strategist is responsible for driving new business opportunities and revenue growth within the largest global pharmaceutical companies. This role requires a deep understanding of the life science R&D industry, the ability to identify and qualify high-potential opportunities, and the skills to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that address our customers' evolving needs. You will work closely with the sales and technical teams to identify, qualify, and close new customer R&D workloads. In addition, this individual is responsible for identifying industry wide R&D trends to inform AWS product development and thought leadership with our customer base.

Key job responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategy to grow presence in new accounts and expand existing relationships with leading BioPharma clients
• Leveraging market intelligence, industry trends, and customer insights to identify high-value sales opportunities and craft targeted sales strategies in R&D
• Collaborating closely with sales, technical, and product teams to understand customer requirements, propose innovative cloud-based solutions, and secure new business
• Maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and consistently exceeding sales targets through strategic account planning and execution
• Providing strategic recommendations to the leadership team on product roadmap, go-to-market strategies, and other initiatives to better serve the life science R&D community
• Staying abreast of industry developments, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to anticipate customer needs and position our offerings accordingly
• Providing feedback and insights to the product and marketing teams to help improve AWS life science offerings

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• Deep understanding of cloud and data in life science R&D
• Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms
• Understanding of bioinformatics, genomics, GenAi, AI/ML or other life science research disciplines
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue growth

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