Key Purpose and Accountabilities:Provide technical direction and support to customers on instrument operation, assay implementation and accreditation, maintenance of company products. Make technical presentations and conduct product demonstrations for customers. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Scientific Affair, Technical Support, Service and global business units to identify and assess customer needs and provide high quality customer care exceeding expectations. Provide in-field assistance for pre- and post- sale technical activities with a primary emphasis on growing the user base of diagnostic products.Job Purpose:
Provide on-site installation of systems, maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure a smooth and rapid start-up for customers.
Integrate Cepheid instruments into customer laboratories and provide support to the customer during the evaluation and validation process
Follow normal standard of work for documentation and customer complaint handling to ensure total customer satisfaction
Monitor sites and provide trainings (system, software, assays and connectivity).
Record information related to installations, training, customer support and follow-up in SFDC as well as market intelligence data and report to the programme manager
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through proactive attitude and actions to optimize system performance.
Conduct proactively preventive maintenance and modifications / upgrades, reactive repairs and installations and de-installations, in a timely, productive, and cost-effective way
Interpret customers’ needs and take responsibility for problem resolution amongst other functions liaising with the customer on administrative and technical matters
Manage all aspects of field support, which is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking
Work closely with internal stakeholders to address customer concerns, determine corrective action and customer follow-up
Spare parts stock management including stock levels.
Manage inventory for car stock and other required spare parts
Jointly develop account strategies with Sales Representatives aimed at increasing Cepheid business as rapidly as possible.
Interacting with stakeholders on the ground to generate demand for testing on the installed base, identify potential new assays that can be added to the menu and collaborate with Cepheid team to allow fast adoption and implementation.
Assist the HBDC sales team with pre- and post-sale technical activities both within Pakistan to support a growing user base of diagnostic products
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)
Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on timeEducation and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 2-3+ years of experience
A minimum of 1-2 years of Medical Technologist & diagnostic market experience is an advantage
Diploma Engineering or Biology, Bachelor’s Degree with experience in Molecular Biology an advantage
Local language knowledge proficiency (Urdu) is a must have along with Fluency in English is preferred
Hands-on experience with lab automation systems
Hands-on experience with LIS/connectivity
Clinical Laboratory focus along with experience in molecular and microbiology techniques
Results driven and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to achieve measurable goals
Technical support and training experience in assays and instrumentation for Clinical Diagnostics
Expertise with generating commercial leads
Experience with customer base within territory a plus
Strengths in networking and relationship development.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Excellent technical presentation skills for group and one-on-one presentations
Integrates with the sales team in planning and executing business growth strategy
Networks with the scientific community to grow the business
Qualities/Competencies:
Demonstrated excellent customer relations/service skills
Strong knowledge of medical diagnostics market
Excellent presentation skills
Experience in customer training ( Application & Service )
Self-assured and calm under pressure
Good communication skills
Self-motivated and independent problem solving
Goal oriented, results driven
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Works independently and team orientated
Networking skills to grow the business
Proficient in computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook)
Demonstrated Teamwork, autonomy, availability, organizational awareness.
Cultural sensitivity to work in an international group
Demonstrated excellent time management and organization, project management skills
High compliance and integrity standards and strict adherence to the Danaher policies
Other Requirements:
Required to spend around 80% on-site with customers
Valid motor vehicle license
Travel mostly limited within Pakistan, but will include some worldwide travel to UAE or France
The individual may be asked to do other job duties as required by the business
May be required to work after hours from time to time
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, most work is in a lab environment setting.
May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special training programs or events.
Ability to lift safely and/or move up to 16 kilograms
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
Operating Company: Cepheid