Sales Manager – Biopharma & Academia

Job Description

The Sales Manager, Biopharma & Academia will lead and expand the biopharma and academic customer segment in South Korea. This role is responsible for driving sustainable growth by building a high-performing sales team, deepening customer engagement, and executing focused go-to-market strategies in rapidly growing segments.

The District Manager will play a critical role in executing Agilent’s commercial strategy and reinforcing our leadership in the pharma market.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Growth Leadership

• Own and drive revenue growth for the Biopharma & Academia segment, with a clear target growth
• Develop and execute segment-specific sales strategies aligned with market trends, government R&D funding, and customer priorities
• Identify growth opportunities in key accounts, emerging customers, and new applications

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales District Managers / Account Managers
• Set clear performance expectations, KPIs, and territory/account strategies
• Foster a strong performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Customer & Market Engagement

• Build strong executive-level relationships with key biopharma companies and academic institutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their scientific, regulatory, and operational needs
• Partner closely with Application, Service, and Marketing teams to deliver integrated customer solutions

Forecasting & Execution Excellence

• Own accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and deal execution
• Ensure disciplined use of CRM, opportunity management, and sales processes
• Provide regular business updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of sales experience in life sciences, analytical instruments, or related industries
• Proven track record of driving double-digit growth in complex B2B environments
• Demonstrated people management experience with strong coaching and leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with key biopharma customer segments, including large pharma, biotech startups, CDMOs, and academic research institutions
• Awareness of market trends, including government-funded R&D, innovation pipelines, and emerging modalities, and their implications for sales strategy
• Experience selling into biopharma and academic customers with complex decision-making processes
• Strong strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and execution skills
• Excellent communication skills in Korean and English

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

50% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Sales