Position Summary
As a Sales Executive, Mental Health at Myriad Genetics, you will represent GeneSight® within the Birmingham territory. In this field-based role, you will partner with mental health and primary care providers to support adoption of GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing and help clinicians personalize treatment decisions through precision medicine.
This role is ideal for a consultative sales professional who thrives on relationship-building, clinical education, and improving patient outcomes through innovative healthcare solutions.
Candidates must reside within the Birmingham territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory business plan designed to achieve or exceed sales objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other mental health professionals.
- Deliver impactful clinical presentations and educational programs to support GeneSight utilization and customer engagement.
- Identify new business opportunities while growing and supporting existing accounts through consultative, value-based selling.
- Attend local and regional tradeshows, conferences, and networking events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Customer Support, and Operations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of sales activities and customer interactions within CRM systems.
- Stay current on pharmacogenomics, mental health treatment trends, industry developments, and competitive landscape.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare sales experience preferred, ideally within molecular diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nursing homes, or related healthcare environments.
- Understanding of the healthcare landscape, particularly within mental health, psychiatry, or primary care settings.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy standards, and healthcare compliance practices.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and alignment with Myriad’s mission and values.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive patient and provider information. #LI-PP1
Preferred Experience
- Experience selling genetic, molecular diagnostic, or precision medicine products.
- Familiarity with pharmacogenomics or psychiatric treatment pathways.
- Established relationships with mental health providers within the Birmingham market.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary to light work, including the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory and attend meetings, conferences, and customer events.
- Routine use of standard office and communication equipment necessary to perform essential job functions.
- OSHA Category III: normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
