Life Sciences Industry Advisor

World Wide Technology•Indianapolis, IN

3h•Remote

About The Position

World Wide Technology, Inc. is seeking a Life Sciences Industry Advisor to enhance its Business Development team. The role is intended for an industry expert with prior R&D and/or data science experience at a global life sciences company and a strong working knowledge of AI and digital solutions used in the sector. The advisor will drive business and financial outcomes for clients including pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and biotechnology firms by understanding complex industry challenges and articulating technology solutions and services to address them. The position is remote, with the option to work from a local WWT office. It includes a flexible schedule and travel of up to 40% of the time, sometimes on short notice. The stated annual base-pay estimate is $215,000 to $250,000. Some positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

Requirements

PhD and at least 5 years of post-graduate, high-impact work experience within a global Life Sciences organization, focused on R&D, innovation, or data science.
Experience in business or technology consulting or enterprise technology sales.
Demonstrated expertise in AI and analytics as they apply to the Life Sciences industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of the global Life Sciences company ecosystem and hands-on experience collaborating across departments such as clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and commercial operations.
Ability to work independently in high-stakes environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across geographies.
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas to varied audiences.
Proficiency with AI tools such as CoPilot, Claude, Glean, Gamma, and Gemini.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and familiarity with industry-standard software such as Salesforce and Oracle.
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time, often on short notice, while effectively managing work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Establish and nurture direct relationships with Life Sciences stakeholders, including business users, leaders, and C-suite executives.
Provide subject matter expertise to sales and delivery teams.
Support strategic identification and qualification of sales opportunities with account teams.
Collaborate with national sales, engineering, and technology practice managers to present tailored WWT solutions to clients.
Lead and make significant contributions to complex sales processes.
Coach, mentor, and provide ongoing training to WWT account team members.
Stay current on technologies and industry trends relevant to the Life Sciences sector.
Understand, or demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, products and solutions from WWT’s major OEM partners, including Dell, Cisco, NVIDIA, Intel, VMWare, and Palo Alto.
Represent WWT as a brand ambassador and thought leader at conferences and national forums.