This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a UK based AIM listed plc through the next stage of its growth. Microsaic Systems plc are seeking a CEO to maximise the commercial opportunity that has been created with the development of a disruptive technology in the Mass Spectrometry market. The person appointed will take full management responsibility for all aspects of the business. Reporting to the Board, the CEO is also a member of the Board.

This is strategic and operational role requiring the ability to drive the business forward commercially and financially. This will require the CEO to travel in order to develop key relationships and negotiate strategic deals. The CEO will have experience of identifying commercial opportunities in particular with regard to OEM agreements. In additional to this, knowledge of direct markets in areas such as academia, industry and environmental is sought. The CEO must be a leader but also a team player possessing the flexibility to get involved in any business development activities as required. Developing an understanding of the technology will be required for both steering development and communicating Microsaic's value to potential clients and marketing partners.

The key aspects of the role are to embrace day to day management and leadership and to build a finically sound base. Key will be expanding the business from its existing core to a substantial presence in the market thereby maximising shareholder value.

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European Sales & Marketing Director

This medical device company, headquartered in the UK, with a unique product that substantially increases the detection of pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix. The product is CE marked; FDA cleared to market (under the 510(k) program) and is commercially available in Europe through a network of 18 distributors.

This technology is capable of being established and the standard of care in the diagnosis of cervical cancer so this will be an exciting ride!

The company is seeking to appoint a European Sales & Marketing Director who will be responsible for developing and growing the company's business across selected EU territories. This position, reporting to and working extensively with the CEO, will be required to undertake a high degree of entrepreneurial activity to establish the business, develop a direct sales capability and build on an established network of distributors. The role requires an individual with appropriate market knowledge, contacts and experience to be able to drive the business development activities and establish the brand as the new standard of care.
The role holder will manage the existing sales team - 2 people plus a clinical manager - focus is on the distributor network to deliver in the key markets and be very hands on. This is a role for someone who has previous experience of start-up/early stage in the diagnostics space, with an impressive track record of revenue growth and opinion leader development

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Territory Manager UK

Our client is seeking sales professional with a proven track record of success to introduce their innovative technology into the UK Market, additional territories may be assigned depending upon the experience of the successful candidate.

Their solutions are based on a proprietary lab-on-a-chip technology platform designed to individually identify, manipulate and sort specific cells within a heterogeneous population. They exploit the potential of microelectronics to cast miniaturized laboratories for cell identification and manipulation. Samples including between 1 and 100,000 cells in suspension can be managed on a single microelectronic chip which ensures independent motion control for each cell by means of powerful dedicated software.

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Territory Manager France

Our client is seeking sales professional with a proven track record of success to introduce their innovative technology into the French Market, additional territories may be assigned depending upon the experience of the successful candidate.

Their solutions are based on a proprietary lab-on-a-chip technology platform designed to individually identify, manipulate and sort specific cells within a heterogeneous population. They exploit the potential of microelectronics to cast miniaturized laboratories for cell identification and manipulation. Samples including between 1 and 100,000 cells in suspension can be managed on a single microelectronic chip which ensures independent motion control for each cell by means of powerful dedicated software.

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Territory Manager UK

Their solutions are characterized by interoperability, open & secure architecture and reliance on standards. They have established users in national and regional operations throughout Northern Europe and are now looking to expand globally.

Their solutions are divided into four groups: S7, M7, B7 and X7. Together, they form a seamless package that reliably and securely delivers the right information at the right time and place to help their customers overcome the pressing challenges in healthcare and welfare.

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The ‘Head of Marketing' a key new appointment with global reach. The Head of Marketing creates, defines and leads the marketing strategy and execution globally with primary responsibility for market positioning demand generation and growth to generation leads and build the brands internationally. The position will work closely with the Genomic Services, Biomarker & Cytogenetics Business units to drive and manage the ongoing marketing plans. This role will have significant strategic input into the marketing strategy. The role holder needs to be a balance between a strategist and a tactician with a ‘hands on' approach.

From a life sciences background we are seeking an International Marketer. The role holder must show proven long term success in the Marketing function with the previous experience of leading a team. An understanding of the genomics market would be desirable.

The role reports to VP President Clinical and Genomic Solutions

Senior Sales Manager

Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary

Our client is a global business that is internationally recognised as a leading player in the Life science market. Their products focus is analytical, high value capital instrumentation. The Senior Sales Manager will have overall responsibility for the growth and management of the sales organisation within the designated territory and manage all commercial aspects of the business within this region .

This is a new hire and reports to the Senior Director Sales, Support and Customer Service EMEA. The role will be home based ideally in Poland or Czech Republic.

The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for 5 reports and has overall responsibility for the growth and management of the sales organization within the region and manages all commercial aspects of the respective business within this region. Develops and implements a sales strategy that is in alignment with the European and Global sales strategy and enables the team within assigned region to meet or exceed the goals and objectives.

The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level in Life Sciences and have extensive experience and a proven track record in leading sales teams and delivering growth in the sale of high value CapEx analytical lab instrumentation.

Experience of managing a team that is geographically diverse would be advantageous and the ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, international environment; able to influence well beyond formal areas of direct control (functional and business).

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth of a highly successful and growing UK based advanced engineering company. Whilst PPE has enjoyed high growth there remain many opportunities for further expansion into new market sectors and increased revenue potential from markets not yet fully optimised in terms of channel. Being part of the IDEX Group of companies this provides financial strength and size advantages of a successful global business, whilst being allowed to operate independently to exploit the market expertise within PPE.

The Mass Spec market is growing significantly and our client has a well established customer base which they wish to leverage for both new and upgraded systems; however a key deliverable is the development of new accounts.

The role of Senior Sales Specialist Sweden is to drive and support Mass Spectrometry Market Development by developing market and product strategies. The role holder will use their knowledge of the business to develop and deliver profitable initiatives that build sales over a 3 year horizon.

The role holder will be qualified to degree level in a scientific discipline, possibly life science. The role demands relevant sales experience and a high level of technical and professional expertise; ideally gained in the sale of CapEx laboratory instrumentation.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of closing high value deals in highly competitive situations. With both stand alone and strong teamwork skills; able to align across teams and organisations and fosters collaboration. The ability to develop the knowledge of others through demonstration, mentoring and support is key. The role holder must be a self starter who establishes stretch goals and drives for results.