Director Of Life Sciences - California

Rust Automation & Controls Inc

South San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $125,000–$150,000; bonus/equity: $50,000–$10...
Remote
Life sciences market sales experience
Existing bay area biotech relationships
Project-based selling
This is a rare opportunity to build and own the life sciences vertical in California for a stable, values-driven company with meaningful growth ambitions

Job Summary

  • This is a rare opportunity to build and own the life sciences vertical in California for a stable, values-driven company with meaningful growth ambitions.
  • You will own the life sciences portfolio in California, driving growth through a combination of project-based selling and recurring, relationship-driven business, supported by a strong inside sales, applications engineering, and project team.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and a company vehicle.

Matching Summary

This is a rare opportunity to build and own the life sciences vertical in California for a stable, values-driven company with meaningful growth ambitions.

Salary

Base: $125,000–$150,000; Bonus/Equity: $50,000–$100,000+ commission; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, 401(k) match, company vehicle

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Life sciences market sales experience
  • Existing Bay Area biotech relationships
  • Project-based selling
  • Relationship-driven business development
  • Field-based customer-facing role
  • Manage long-cycle specification-driven projects

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communicator
  • Self-motivated and organized
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Technically curious and credible
  • Collaborative and grounded personality
  • Values long-term relationships and culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years selling into life sciences market
  • Existing Bay Area life sciences relationships
  • Experience with biotech, pharma manufacturing, or CDMOs

Work Rights

Not specified

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