Field Implementation Specialist - Genentech

Duties

• Duties involve acting as the primary liaison/customer representative throughout the implementation, Roche solution correlation, and clinical application support. Includes planning and coordination for the implementation and customer training, as well as problem solving issues that arise for customers throughout the implementation.
• Provides highly visible, self-supervised and self-directed, extensive on-site advisory customer support through the consultative performance of complex implementations of Roche solutions and tailored customer training for Roche solutions to meet customer needs based on an individualized assessment of the customer’s personnel, organizational structure, workflow and maximization of equipment capabilities, which may include: equipment, applications, systems, and IT solutions.
• Acts as an advisor on customer issues and drives efficiencies & optimization for the customer and Roche through independent analysis and problem solving.
• Responsible for increased sales revenue by identifying opportunities for additional assays or new system consumables for customers, (i.e. reagents, primary antibodies, bio-markers, software).
• Performs these job duties remotely and independently.
• Advanced and specialized knowledge of particular area, system or equipment with regard to technologically advanced instruments and scientific applications.
• Requires specific training and certification.
• Utilizes independent judgment and discretion in analysis of customer particularized needs and problem solving issues that arise during the implementation process.
• May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• Independently analyzes and resolves most customer questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Provides project management responsibilities and serves as subject matter expert with customers.
• Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this highly responsible position.

Skills

• 3 years of previous experience in a clinical laboratory or IT in a clinical lab environment
• Ability to learn Roche solutions (i.e. chemistry, immunology, molecular, life sciences, IT solutions), and stay current with industry trends
• Effective written/verbal communication skills as well as project management experience
• Effective customer consultative skills which include advanced scientific knowledge and analysis, exceptional customer engagement, and fostering of strong customer relationships
• Can work as a field based individual contributor with independence and autonomy

Education

• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science or Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree and Clinical Laboratory certifications preferred