At JSat Automation we believe that by providing our customers with the resources they need to overcome obstacles in their quest for scientific discovery and change, we can more broadly improve the daily lives of everyone in our world. It is our mission to provide our clients with a strategic, efficient cost-effective approach to implementation of their projects. Our goal is more than to just deliver a solution but to foster a long-term relationship as a technical partner and to invest in their continued success.
Our highly diverse and talented team of engineers, project managers and process specialists are encouraged to channel their passion, innovation, and leadership to help enable us to provide unique, superior turnkey solutions for our customers. We are dedicated to finding the best person for every role at JSat because the solutions and tools that we develop together will help revolutionize numerous industries. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat to see what skills/experience you are able to bring to this team. Apply Today to find out how you can join JSAT Automation and make an impact.
The Technical Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts in the life sciences industry. This includes identifying and qualifying new opportunities, developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals. The Technical Account Manager is also responsible for providing ongoing support to clients, including providing training, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Technical Account Manager with a passion for automation and the life sciences industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position!
Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts in the life sciences industry
Identify and qualify new opportunities
Develop proposals and negotiate contract deals
Provide ongoing support to clients, including training, troubleshooting, and resolving issues
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in automation and the life sciences industry
Represent the company at industry events and conferences
Work with other departments within the company to ensure that clients' needs are met
Responsible primarily for planning, coordinating, and executing company processes from the beginning to the end.
Effectively direct and deploy resources that support client and customer requirements for the delivery of services.
Oversee administrative and operational processes that ensure the right engineers are available to successfully complete scheduled and specialty project requests.
Ensure compliance with industry standards in cGMP environment.
Lead conversations with clients in the designing, development, installation and support of systems in respective field of interests (Automation, Validation, IT, etc.).
Interact with client personnel to identify and analyze continuous improvement through system upgrades, studies, collaboration, etc.
Maintain/develop strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate successful collaborations.
Prepare Risk Management Reports documenting system risks, applicable remediation/ risk reduction and critical controls.
Attend any project specific meetings as assigned.
Maintain all required training to ensure job responsibilities can be performed daily.
Requirements
6 + years of direct life science industry experience.
3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the life sciences industry
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers
Excellent client communication skills.
Clear, strategic thinker with vision, with the ability to execute on priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must have strong project management skills (Scheduling, Budgeting, & Resourcing)
Experience managing proposal creation processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Attention to detail, accuracy, and proactive relevance to company interests
Experienced in the application of engineering best practice, methodologies, tools, software, and principles in the advancement of process improvements and complex project execution
Solid understanding of job financial reporting with ability to apply cost control measures for projects
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Experience with automation, commissioning, qualification, or operations in a cGMP environment.
Knowledge of current industry standards such as GAMP5 and ASTM E2500.
Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) for manufacturing systems.
Strong technical knowledge of automation systems; Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Syncade, Rockwell, Ignition, and Sepasoft.
Proficient/ thorough knowledge of validation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, engineering design fundamentals, regulatory agency expectation and industry trends.
Tactical thinker with experience working with customers developing testing, validation and/or quality strategies.
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs.
Demonstrate good record keeping practices and attention to detail.
Excellent collaboration and ability to communicate information to a varied audience.
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Skills Required
- 6 + years of direct life science industry experience
- 3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the life sciences industry
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong technical knowledge of automation systems
- Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) for manufacturing systems
What We Do
JSat Automation was a process controls, automation, and validation consulting firm serving industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech, and oil & gas. It is now part of E Tech Group.
