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Associate Strategic Accounts Director, Pharma and Biotech

Ultima Genomics · Remote US · Remote

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About Ultima Genomics

Ultima Genomics builds high-throughput sequencing platforms — the UG 100 and UG200 Series — for population-scale genomics at industry-leading cost per genome. Backed by Khosla, Lightspeed and a16z.

About the role

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors.

What they're looking for

  • BS in life sciences, business, or related field required, advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) is strongly preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in business development, sales, or corporate strategy within the life sciences tools or genomics sector, with a proven track record of closing commercial deals with biotech and pharma customers
  • Deep understanding of NGS technologies, applications, and workflows, particularly in oncology, biomarker discovery, translational research, and clinical trial support
  • Experience structuring and negotiating complex, stage-gated deals such as licensing, co-development and commercial collaborations
  • Strong network and established relationships within the biopharma ecosystem (R&D, translational medicine, biomarker strategy, companion diagnostics)
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships and to drive new revenue streams through business development
More about this role

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Strategic Accounts Director, Pharma and Biotech to join our team!

You will be a key member of the...

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