The Account Executive will drive new business growth in the Life Sciences sector, managing the full sales cycle and engaging with clients.
Account Executive - Life Sciences
➡️ Want to sell a best-in-class product you can genuinely be proud of?
➡️ Tired of pitching “nice-to-have” software and ready to sell a product with real market pull, heavy R&D backing, and strong logos?
➡️ Already proven you can handle high-activity outbound and want your effort to turn into real pipeline, deals, and commission?
➡️ Motivated by building a career in a recession-proof, VC-backed, high-growth Life Sciences vertical?
➡️ Excited by a culture that pushes boundaries, rewards curiosity, and invests in your growth at every step?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Summary:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Executive to join our Life Sciences sales team. You’ll be responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, engaging, and closing opportunities with biotech, pharmaceutical, and research organisations.
This is a consultative, outbound-focused AE role, selling our innovation intelligence platform to help clients accelerate R&D, navigate complex IP landscapes, and bring products to market faster. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and deal closure, collaborating closely with marketing, SDRs, and account management teams to drive revenue.
Success in this role requires a strong understanding of the life sciences industry, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling value for both scientific and commercial stakeholders. It’s an ideal opportunity for an early-career AE looking to develop quickly, earn early, and build a strong foundation in a high-impact industry.
This is a hybrid position in our London, UK office. This role has the option to work hybrid throughout the week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays mandatory) or fully in office.
Who are we?
Patsnap is a global, pre-IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain-specific AI to accelerate the creation of market-ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement. Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead.
We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto, London, and Shanghai. Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talent thrives and ideas bloom.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Analyse your territory and convert opportunities into growth
- Exceed sales targets and KPIs consistently
- Manage and convert the pipeline with accurate reporting
- Prospect through various channels and convert leads into opportunities
- Effectively handle sales processes via phone, Zoom, and in-person interactions.
- Develop a strong understanding of Patsnap’s offerings and the evolving IP service/software industry
What We'd Love From You:
- 1+ years of 360° sales experience in solution selling, and a proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets.
- Confident in high-volume outbound outreach; from cold calling to pipeline building and engaging prospects.
- Have a Life Sciences background, either through education or hands-on sales experience.
- Communicate clearly, present persuasively, and have the leadership presence to influence decision-makers.
- Successfully engaged senior stakeholders and navigated complex sales cycles.
- Bonus points if you’ve worked in Innovation/IP solutions or speak an additional language.
- You’re hungry to grow, excited by complex sales, and motivated to make a real impact in Life Sciences.
What You'll Love:
- 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays
- 2 company paid volunteering days
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Private healthcare with Axa Healthcare
- Private pension with Scottish Widows
- Parental leave policies
- WFH stipend
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Payroll giving
Our Values
- Integrity: We hold each other accountable for our actions.
- Leadership: We lead by example and inspire each other to reach for new heights.
- Openness: We are open and honest and share our ideas with care and consideration.
- Growth: We are lifelong learners who aspire to improve each day.
- Innovation: We seek out new ways to solve problems.
- Customer: Our customer is at the center of everything we do. Their success is our success.
Patsnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that champions diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran/military, or disability status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, provincial/state or local laws.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role! If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please email us at [email protected] so we can best support you.
Top Skills
AI
R&D
Patsnap London, England Office
Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 5YA
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