Pharmaceutical Technical Sales Specialist (Pharma TSS) - Philadelphia
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Job Description
Role Summary
Differentiate the science. Elevate the conversation. Win complex opportunities.
At Waters, Pharmaceutical Technical Sales Specialists (TSS) play a critical role in advancing complex commercial opportunities by bringing deep scientific expertise and technical credibility to the customer interface. You will operate at the intersection of science and sales—partnering with Account Managers and Strategic Account teams to shape customer decisions, validate solutions, and accelerate deal progression.
This is not a support function—it is a strategic, customer-facing role that directly influences win rates, technical differentiation, and customer confidence. You will engage with sophisticated pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, guiding them through evaluation, workflow optimization, and proof-of-concept activities.
Success in this role requires scientific depth, consultative engagement, and commercial awareness—the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling business and scientific outcomes.
Provide specialized technical expertise to support complex pharmaceutical and biotech opportunities by enabling customers to evaluate solutions, optimize workflows, and make confident purchasing decisions.
Act as a technical authority and strategic partner, strengthening competitive positioning and accelerating revenue outcomes within key pharma accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sales & Opportunity Advancement
Provide technical leadership across complex pharmaceutical and biotech sales opportunities
Partner with Account Managers and Strategic Account Managers to shape and advance deal strategy
Strengthen win probability through differentiated technical positioning and solution alignment
Customer Engagement & Scientific Consultation
Deliver high-impact product demonstrations, technical presentations, and scientific consultations
Engage with customer stakeholders to understand workflows, challenges, and desired outcomes
Translate scientific and technical requirements into tailored solution recommendations
Workflow Design & Solution Optimization
Design and optimize customer workflows to improve efficiency, performance, and outcomes
Position integrated solutions across instruments, consumables, services, and software
Provide insight-led recommendations that elevate the customer value proposition
Proof-of-Concept & Validation Activities
Support evaluations, pilot programs, and proof-of-concept initiatives
Lead technical validation efforts to demonstrate solution effectiveness and performance
Ensure successful execution of customer trials that accelerate purchasing decisions
Competitive Differentiation
Articulate Waters’ technical advantages with clarity and credibility
Position solutions effectively against competitors in complex, technical sales environments
Support the development of win strategies for high-value opportunities
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate closely with Pharma
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