Sales Executive - Mental Health/Hereditary Cancer Risk Testing - Indianapolis, IN
Myriad Genetics
Summary
As a Sales Executive on the Mental Health team, your mission is to drive adoption of GeneSight's pharmacogenomic testing and MyRisk/Hereditary Cancer testing by educating and supporting healthcare providers—primarily in mental health and primary care settings. You'll play a key role in helping clinicians personalize treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes through precision medicine. Candidates must reside within the Indianapolis, IN territory.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory-specific business plan to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other mental health professionals.
- Deliver impactful clinical presentations and product education to drive utilization of GeneSight and MyRisk testing.
- Attend local tradeshows, industry conferences and networking events.
- Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts through consultative, value-based selling.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including medical affairs, customer service, and marketing.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions in CRM tools.
- Stay informed on industry trends, pharmacogenomics, and competitive landscape.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience.
- Preferably in molecular diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, particularly in mental health or psychiatry.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
- Must live within territory.
- Working knowledge and application of HIPAA laws, privacy, and ethics surrounding patient privacy and information.
- Demonstrated values and ethics that support Myriad's mission, goals, and professional code of conduct.
- Ability to use discretion and professionalism as it relates to handling patient and physician information and documentation.
Preferred Experience
- Experience selling genetic or molecular diagnostic tests.
- Familiarity with pharmacogenomics or psychiatric treatment pathways.
- Existing relationships with mental health providers in the area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience
- Preferably in molecular diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices
- Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, particularly in mental health or psychiatry
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Must live within territory
- Working knowledge and application of HIPAA laws, privacy, and ethics surrounding patient privacy and information
- Demonstrated values and ethics that support Myriad's mission, goals, and professional code of conduct
- Ability to use discretion and professionalism as it relates to handling patient and physician information and documentation
Company overview
Myriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company develops and offers molecular tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties. With over 30 years of scientific expertise, Myriad Genetics brings actionable genetic insights to millions of people through its comprehensive testing portfolio. The company operates across five key focus areas: hereditary cancer risk, reproductive health, oncology, urology, and mental health. Myriad's state-of-the-art laboratory facilities process over one million genetic tests annually, serving more than 51,000 active ordering physicians. The company employs approximately 2,700 professionals and maintains multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Utah, California, Ohio, and North Carolina.