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The PositionWhy Roche We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity As the Account Executive (AE) for Core Lab, you will drive sales growth and exceed business objectives for our Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Automation, and Middleware portfolios across your assigned territory. You will serve as a strategic partner to laboratory stakeholders and Integrated Health Networks (IHNs), delivering solutions that improve operational efficiency and patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic territory business plans to meet and exceed sales objectives for Roche Core Lab instruments, reagents, and software solutions.
Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with key laboratory decision-makers, stakeholders, and executive networks.
Work cross-functionally with internal colleagues and extended field teams to navigate complex corporate healthcare accounts and manage Integrated Health Networks (IHNs).
Position the value and technical differentiation of Roche products, effectively managing objections and creating competitive barriers to market penetration.
Generate demand and maximize product awareness by delivering educational insights and business reviews that align with customer goals.
Evaluate and solve complex account issues by evaluating operational data and utilizing sound professional judgment to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Actively utilize Miller Heiman methodologies and internal sales tracking tools to ensure data accuracy and cross-team alignment.
Who you are
You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
You have at least 3 years of relevant sales or equivalent commercial experience.
(Participation in an approved accelerated development, fellowship, or rotational program may be considered in lieu of the experience requirement).
Preferred
3 to 5+ years of experience within the Diagnostics industry.
3 to 5+ years of experience selling capital and laboratory equipment into hospitals and reference laboratories.
Proven success navigating complex sales environments and managing long-term sales cycles.
Strong negotiation, strategic planning, and territory organization skills.
Robust technical background in clinical reagents.
Location
This is a field based role the territory covers the Inland Empire region in California. Inclusive of the following cities: Torrance, Riverside, Pomona, Long Beach, portions of LA, and Corona. You must live within 50 miles of the territory with ability to travel throughout the territory for customer meetings.
No relocation benefits are available for this posting
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $86,700.00 - 160,900.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- At least 3 years of relevant sales or equivalent commercial experience
- Live within 50 miles of the Inland Empire territory and ability to travel throughout the territory for customer meetings
- Participation in an approved accelerated development, fellowship, or rotational program may be considered in lieu of experience
- 3 to 5+ years of experience within the Diagnostics industry
- 3 to 5+ years selling capital and laboratory equipment into hospitals and reference laboratories
- Proven success navigating complex sales environments and managing long-term sales cycles
- Strong negotiation, strategic planning, and territory organization skills
- Robust technical background in clinical reagents
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
