Company Description
LGC’s Diagnostics & Genomics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials in addition our Genomic side of the business has integrated portfolio of products, services and expert support for your entire genomic work flow including Nucleic acid sample preparation, Oligos, probes, primers, Sequencing cloning, protein expression, PCR instruments, reagents and consumables for the extended life sciences industry.
We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use.
Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.
Job Description
The NGS Market Development Manager will play a key role in accelerating the growth and adoption of LGC’s AmpSeq Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) solutions across EMEA. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in NGS and a commercially driven mindset. The role involves working closely with key accounts to transition pilot projects into full commercial commitments, while also identifying new opportunities in the agricultural genomics space. This is a highly collaborative role that bridges commercial, technical, and operational teams. The ability to travel and engage with customers across the region is essential. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization and the opportunity to shape LGC’s NGS market presence.
Key Responsibilites:
1. Drive the conversion of pilot projects into commercial agreements through strategic support and value-based communication
2. Expand AmpSeq adoption within LGC’s existing PCR genotyping customer base
3. Identify and engage new target accounts across the Americas with unmet needs in targeted genotyping by sequencing (tGBS)
4. Monitor market trends and competitive offerings to refine messaging and targeting strategies
5. Support technical discussions, onboarding, and early-phase project scoping between commercial, R&D, and operations teams
6. Maintain accurate tracking of leads and opportunities using CRM tools like
7. Provide timely sales and pipeline updates to support forecasting and reporting
8. Collaborate with Marketing on outbound campaigns, social selling, and event participation
9. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 quality management system requirements
Qualifications
10. Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required; strongly preferred
11. Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and major account management
12. At least 3 years of experience in the life sciences industry, ideally with global account exposure
13. Familiarity with sequencing or targeted NGS technologies is a strong plus
14. Proficiency in or similar CRM platforms
15. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
16. Ability to work independently and travel up to 50%
17. Additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) are a plus
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
18. PASSION
19. CURIOSITY
20. INTEGRITY
21. BRILLIANCE
22. RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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