Remote Regional Sales Manager - Biochemistry & Life Sciences

Job Description
Job Description
Regional Sales Manager | Biochemistry & Life Sciences | Remote, Illinois | $70,000–$100,000 + Commission
You’ll drive business growth across Illinois by helping pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions access the biochemistry products they need for scientific research and drug discovery. You’ll own your territory, develop new customer relationships, grow existing accounts, and directly contribute to expanding the company’s life sciences business.

Why This Opportunity
You’ll connect your scientific background with commercial growth, work directly with researchers and industry customers, and develop your business expertise within a global life sciences company that invests in innovation and employee development.

What You’ll Get
Base salary: $70,000–$100,000/year, depending on experience and territory
Sales commission: 1.5%–7%, based on territory sales performance and percentage of target achieved
Annual sales targets typically start at $2 million or more, depending on territory
OTE varies with territory size and sales results
Remote work within Illinois
Annual bonuses and paid holidays
Benefits package, including health coverage
Professional development and career growth opportunities
What You’ll Do
Develop new business and expand existing accounts across pharmaceutical, biotech, and research institution customers
Manage and grow the assigned Illinois sales territory and achieve revenue targets
Build relationships with researchers, purchasing teams, and other customer stakeholders
Conduct customer visits, product presentations, and demonstrations
Respond to product, pricing, availability, and technical inquiries
Identify sales opportunities and maintain an active sales pipeline
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback
Represent the company at scientific conferences, trade shows, and industry events
Coordinate with internal teams to support customer satisfaction, order fulfillment, and marketing initiatives
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
Scientific background relevant to the chemical, biochemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory
Ability to travel throughout Illinois for customer visits and industry events
Fluent written and spoken English
Preferred
Experience in scientific sales, business development, technical support, or account management
Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotech, or research institution customers