Regional Sales Manager; US East Coast

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Brain AG is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell‑electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom‑made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities.

We are ambitious, fast‑growing and love to explore. The company is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has subsidiaries in Italy and the US, and has installed its cutting‑edge products in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide.

Following its expansion plan into the US, 3

Brain is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to lead and expand our commercial presence in the United States. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic market development, team management, and direct sales execution. The candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth while building, leading, and mentoring a team of sales professionals. Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets and market share growth within the assigned region.

• Define and execute the US sales strategy in alignment with global company objectives
• Lead, manage, and develop a US‑based sales team, setting clear targets and KPIs
• Drive direct sales of high‑value capital equipment and recurring consumables/software
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key academic labs, biotech, pharma, and CROs
• Identify and develop new market opportunities and strategic accounts
• Oversee the full sales cycle: lead generation, demos, quotations, negotiations, and closing
• Manage all contractual and administrative aspects of customer agreements, coordinating with the customer’s legal and finance departments when needed
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and contractual standards
• Work closely with marketing, applications, and headquarters in Europe
• Represent the company at conferences, workshops, and customer events
• Ensure accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM reporting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in sales, including at least 2 years in sales team management
• Extensive expertise and established networks within the US biotechnology and research sectors
• Strong track record in selling complex, high‑value capital equipment (life science tools) into biotechnology and research sectors
• Demonstrated experience handling commercial contracts and negotiations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex commercial processes
• Willingness to travel frequently within the US and worldwide

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology
• Scientific background in neuroscience is a strong plus
• Experience selling life science tools used in neuronal and cardiac in vitro applications is preferred

• Competitive salary
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others.
• A young, fast‑growing company with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Location:
  
  East Coast, US. Home office with possible in‑office work once a new office is established. Option to help select the new office site.

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