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Job Description

Job Title: Sales Executive (Biotech / Preclinical In Vitro Products) Location: Oss, Netherlands (Hybrid – min. 4 days/month in office) Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours/week, 5 days) Start Date: November 1, 2026 About Cell4Pharma At Cell4Pharma, we are an ambitious, fast-growing biotech enterprise delivering state-of-the-art in vitro assay solutions for ADME pharmacology and safety toxicology. Our proprietary human conditionally immortalized Proximal Tubule Epithelial Cell lines (ciPTEC) and Vesicle Assay Kits are revolutionizing nephrotoxicity screening and drug-drug interaction (DDI) testing for pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CROs, and academic institutions across the globe. The Role We are looking for a highly driven, results-oriented Sales Executive with a background in life sciences to accelerate our international sales performance. This is a pure-play commercial role designed for an ambitious individual who understands laboratory processes but is motivated above all by closing deals, driving revenue, and achieving growth targets. You will use your technical lab background to quickly grasp researchers' technical requirements, convert prospective leads, and maximize sales output through our distributor channels and direct outreach. Reporting directly to our CEO, Ron Byron, and working alongside our internal Scientific, Marketing, and Operations teams, your singular focus will be driving commercial success for the ciPTEC and Vesicles product portfolios. Key Responsibilities Drive Global Revenue & Target Delivery: Take full ownership of achieving and exceeding forecasted revenue targets for the ciPTEC cell lines and Vesicle product portfolios worldwide. Distributor & Direct Channel Sales: Actively manage, motivate, and optimize our global distributor network while directly pursuing new high-value accounts in Pharma, Biotech, and CRO sectors. Commercial Strategy Execution: Rigorously execute Cell4Pharma's commercial outreach plans to rapidly expand our market share and customer base. End-to-End Deal Closure: Manage the entire commercial pipeline within our online CRM system—driving prospects through the funnel from initial outreach to contract negotiation and final deal execution. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal teams (Scientific Advisory, Marketing & Sales Support, Commercial Support, and Logistics) to ensure fast quote-to-delivery turnarounds and close sales efficiently. What We Are Looking For Core Requirements & Qualifications: Education: HBO / Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field. Lab Background: Practical, hands-on experience in a pharmacology, toxicology, or cell biology laboratory setup (experience with kidney cells or vesicle assay kits is a strong advantage). You must understand lab workflows to qualify opportunities effectively. Commercial Drive: Strong hunter instinct, negotiation capabilities, and a relentless focus on targets, conversion rates, and revenue. Pipeline Management: Highly organized with disciplined CRM habits to maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline tracking. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (written and spoken); Dutch proficiency is a strong plus. Work Location & Flexibility Hours: 36 hours per week (spread over 5 days). Primary Base: Work flexibly from home with presence required at our headquarters in Oss at least 4 times per month (or more as required for pipeline reviews and team alignment). Scope: Global commercial responsibility. What We Offer A direct commercial role in a high-impact biotech company with globally recognized, market-validated products. High autonomy, direct coaching from executive leadership, and clear performance targets. Dynamic, professional environment where commercial achievements are directly recognized and rewarded. Competitive compensation package tailored to an entry-to-junior HBO profile. How to Apply Ready to leverage your scientific background into a high-impact commercial career? Apply directly on LinkedIn or send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] today.

Core Responsibilities

Own global revenue targets for the ciPTEC and Vesicle product portfolios, managing distributor sales and pursuing new accounts in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO sectors. Execute commercial outreach and manage the full CRM pipeline from prospecting through negotiation and deal closure, coordinating with internal teams to support efficient sales and delivery.

Requirements

Requires an HBO or bachelor’s degree in cell biology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field, plus hands-on laboratory experience in pharmacology, toxicology, or cell biology. Candidates should have strong sales drive, negotiation skills, disciplined CRM and pipeline management habits, and fluent written and spoken English; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• High Autonomy
• Direct Coaching From Executive Leadership
• Performance-Based Recognition And Rewards