Job Details
Posted 12 August, 2026
Job Id: 629761
Technical Sales Specialist
Job Description
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised life sciences organisation at a pivotal stage of its commercial growth in China. The business is expanding its presence across the region and is looking for a scientifically driven professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement.
Rather than being a traditional sales role, this position sits at the intersection of science and business. You’ll become the trusted technical advisor to leading academic institutions, biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical organisations, helping researchers identify the right solutions while influencing commercial strategy and long-term customer partnerships.
You’ll work closely with both the China commercial team and international colleagues, giving you exposure to a truly global business while remaining at the forefront of scientific innovation.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Leader for China, you will provide technical and scientific support across the region while helping drive commercial growth through customer education, relationship development and scientific consultation.
This role combines elements of field applications, technical support and business development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys engaging directly with researchers and translating complex science into practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Technical Support
- Act as the primary scientific resource for customers and distribution partners across China.
- Provide technical guidance on product applications and experimental design.
- Troubleshoot scientific and technical enquiries while delivering outstanding customer support.
- Deliver technical presentations, seminars and educational workshops both virtually and on-site.
- Build trusted relationships with researchers, laboratory teams and key scientific stakeholders.
Commercial Support
- Partner with the commercial team to identify new business opportunities and support customer growth.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the sales process.
- Develop scientific content, technical literature and customer education materials.
- Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support commercial strategy.
- Maintain strong relationships with key accounts across academia, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Product & Marketing Support
- Support new product launches and scientific marketing initiatives.
- Attend conferences, workshops and customer events across China.
- Provide product feedback and technical insights to global product management and R&D teams.
- Contribute ideas that enhance customer experience and product adoption.
About You
We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about science and enjoys working directly with customers.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Four or more years of laboratory, industry or scientific applications experience.
- Strong technical knowledge with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly.
- Experience supporting researchers, laboratories or customer-facing scientific environments.
- Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in helping grow a business through scientific expertise.
- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently.
- Fluency in both Mandarin and English.
- Willingness to travel throughout China (approximately 25%).
Experience in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, inflammation, genetics or translational research would be highly regarded.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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