• 12-month Contract (with potential to extend)
• Both part time and full times hours available
• Attractive Salary $89,669 - $120,484 per annum (pro rata if Part Time) + Super
• Salary Packaging Benefits

Who We Are?

VCGS is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and provides a wholly integrated genetic testing, diagnostic and counselling service for health professionals, patients and their families across Victoria, Australia and globally. Our clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors work in close consultation with our medical scientists to provide the most accurate interpretation for complex genetic tests. VCGS also plays a pivotal role in research and development, driving translational research and policy development in the field of genetics. We are committed to ensuring a positive working environment that values all backgrounds and experiences. We cultivate an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. We are also committed to developing our people and fostering an environment where learning and development is central to our staff reaching their full potential.

The Opportunity at VCGS:

An unrivalled opportunity is now available for a Sales Lead and Key account Manager to help shape the future of genetic and genomic testing in Australia. You will be responsible for supporting the strategic and sustainable development of VCGS, all while enabling awareness and uptake of that value to key stakeholders.

This role involves managing and further developing an established Business Development team within the Strategy and Support function of VCGS. In addition, you will take responsibility for protection and development of Key Account relationships. Critical to the role is a client-oriented approach, which builds trusted relationships, both internally and externally. Through strategic articulation of VCGS value and engagement with key customers, you will increase awareness and amplify the profile of VCGS as the genetic testing arm of MCRI.

To be successful in this role you will have a genetics and genomics background and be looking for experience in the exciting and rapidly growing field of genetics and genomics healthcare. Qualification and experience in sales and/or marketing of pathology or science related services will be an important requirement. Your passion for working in child health research and collaborative mindset will make you a standout applicant for this role.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the reproductive business development team effectively, to enable high performance of both group and individuals.
• Protecting and expanding current business with a high focus on key customer relationships.
• Building the business development team to support the continued evolution of sales effectiveness and strategy within VCGS.
• Acting as a point of reference for development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies for VCGS.

About you:

• A degree in Human Genetics or relevant science degree.
• Demonstrated sales experience, results focus and ability to overcome obstacles & reach objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing customer relationships.
• A keen interest in biotechnology and future health care, especially genetics healthcare.

Apply now! For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Trent Burgess at [email protected] and Lynne Mcalister at [email protected] using the subject line: Sales Lead / Key Account Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies.

Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.