Commercial Trainer – Technical & Sales Training

Position: Commercial Trainer – Technical & Sales Training

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Preferred home location: Remote (within 50 miles of major airport)

Department: Marketing (reporting to Jen P)

Experience: Bachelors required, 8 years relevant experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Commercial Trainer to design, deliver, and continuously improve technical and sales training programs for Watchmaker’s global commercial organization. This role will ensure that our commercial team is equipped with the technical expertise, product knowledge, product positioning and consultative skills required to effectively engage with customers, articulate product value, and drive adoption of Watchmaker’s solutions.

This is a remote position with travel requirements of up to 30% within the US (potentially globally), including co-travel with commercial team members, conferences and key events. The ideal candidate has a strong background in genomics or molecular biology, coupled with experience in sales enablement, training, and commercial excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall commercial training strategy, development, and execution of the curriculum, including new hire onboarding, ongoing product education, and advanced sales skill training.

• Develop and deliver engaging technical training programs for sales, field applications, and commercial teams, focused on Watchmaker’s products, applications, and scientific workflows.

• Partner with product management, R&D, and commercial leaders to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible, customer-focused messaging.

• Create scalable training resources (presentations, playbooks, e-learning modules, assessments) that reinforce knowledge retention and field readiness.

• Conduct onboarding training for new sales hires and ongoing professional development for experienced team members.

• Assess training effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and knowledge assessments; iterate content to improve outcomes.

• Support product launches by designing and delivering training curricula that align with market positioning and sales strategies.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the commercial organization.

Skills and Requirements

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

• Strong scientific background with ability to communicate complex concepts in clear, compelling ways.

• Proven experience designing and delivering both in-person and virtual training programs.

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with ability to partner across product, marketing, sales, and R&D teams.

• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) to support training events and customer-facing initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) is a plus.

• 8+ years in Life Science discipline with 5+ years of experience in technical sales training, sales enablement, or commercial operations within life sciences or genomics.

Compensation

The base compensation for the Commercial Trainer role starts at $110,000 to $150,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental with a buy-up option, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com:

• Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)

• Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

*** NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

*** WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.