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title: 'Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead at Loka® Inc'
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# Life Sciences Associate Sales Lead at Loka® Inc

- **Company:** Loka® Inc
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lokajobs/jobs/5208996007

## Job description

Location: Preference for Boston area but open to the U.S.

At Loka we work with pioneering companies in biotech, pharma and life sciences, helping them unlock the power of GenAI and cloud computing to drive scientific breakthroughs. Over the past year, we’ve accelerated drug discovery for cancer, leukemia, kidney disease and more, leading AWS to recognize our impact by naming us 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year. And we do it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off.

We’re looking for a Life Sciences Sales Lead who thrives at the intersection of science and technology, guiding biotech and pharma leaders toward cutting-edge solutions like GenAI. You understand the unique challenges of scaling AI in life sciences, from regulatory concerns to cloud infrastructure hurdles, and you’re passionate about turning those challenges into opportunities.

More than 50% of our customers are in healthcare and life sciences, and our growing life sciences division means you’ll work on truly transformative projects. If you’re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let’s talk.

## Responsibilities

- Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management) with support from a senior sales lead.
- Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential Life Sciences clients and partners by attending in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc.
- Understand clients’ business environments and communicate Loka’s value proposition clearly. Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial.
- Maintain current Lifesciences industry and product knowledge.
- Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities.
- Manage projects for various sales initiatives.

## Requirements

Must Have:

- 3+ years experience in the Life Sciences industry
- Basic understanding of data infrastructure, machine learning, and/or cloud architectures
- Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month
- Native English fluency
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Strongly Preferred:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning quickly
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities
- Attention to detail and comfort within fast-paced work environment
- Experience with AWS and understanding of core AWS Services
- Clean criminal record

## Benefits

- Salary range $130,000–-$150,000
- Every other Friday off, i.e. 26 extra days off a year. Our team calls it a life-changing benefit. We think you’ll agree.
- Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
- 401k
- LokaLabs™: Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator.
- Yearly upskill allowance: Feed your curiosity and never feel intellectually trapped again.
- Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays

## About Loka® Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Loka is a remote-first Silicon Valley software consultancy that accelerates ideas into market-ready products, specializing in AI, DevOps, cloud, data, and design.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Bobby Mukherjee

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Software Development, Cloud Consulting, AI/ML, DevOps, Data & Analytics, Healthcare IT, Life Sciences
- **Target customers**: B2B – from ambitious startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, with a focus on high-precision industries (healthcare, life sciences, education, logistics)
- **Mission / purpose**: “What you develop matters.” – Helping clients turn napkin sketches into scalable products that stand up to traffic and time.

## Products & Services
Loka offers full-cycle consulting and implementation services across several domains:

- **GenAI & ML**: Agentic AI, custom chatbots, machine learning model development, POC-to-production with a 50% conversion rate.
- **Data & Analytics**: Data engineering, big data pipelines, analytics platforms.
- **DevOps & Migrations**: Cloud migration (AWS), CI/CD, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes.
- **Design & App Development**: UI/UX design, frontend and backend development, full-stack product engineering.
- **Healthcare & Life Sciences**: Digital health solutions, digital therapeutics, patient outcome improvements, drug discovery acceleration.
- **LokaLabs™**: Internal innovation sandbox where employees pitch and build their own projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$42.6M** (LinkedIn estimate); **271 employees** (+23% YoY growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - AWS (Innovation Partner of the Year 2024, Premier Tier Partner, Generative AI Competency)
  - Clients include Cameo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 200+ GenAI use cases identified in 18 months
  - 95% employee retention rate for 10 consecutive years
  - 9.8/10 score on AWS reviews
  - Operations in 24 countries across 7 time zones

## Competitive Advantages
- **20-year track record** of delivering complex projects, from startup MVPs to enterprise transformations.
- **Deep AWS partnership** – Premier Tier and Innovation Partner of the Year status gives clients preferential access and expertise.
- **High employee retention** (95%) and a unique culture that attracts top talent.
- **50% GenAI POC-to-production conversion rate** – among the best in the industry.
- **Full-stack capability** – AI, data, DevOps, design, and domain expertise under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI implementation era**: Leading with agentic AI, generative AI, and cloud modernization.
- **Global expansion**: Growing teams in North Macedonia, Portugal, Colombia, Brazil, Spain, and other hubs.
- **Continued innovation**: Scaling LokaLabs and investing in employee-driven R&D.

## Why Work Here
- **100% remote-first** with flexible hours – work from anywhere, anytime as long as deadlines are met.
- **5/4 Fridays** – every other Friday off (26 extra days off per year).
- **Explore Program** – spend three months living in Europe or Latin America.
- **Relo Program** – permanent relocation support for employees and their families.
- **Mental health benefits** and tangible wellness support.
- **LokaLabs™** – internal innovation sandbox to pitch and build moonshot projects.
- **Continuous learning** – curiosity allowance, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
- **Culture**: “Hell yes” people, curiosity, urgency, and a startup-like energy backed by 20 years of stability.

## Sources
1. [Loka.com](https://www.loka.com/)
2. [Loka Careers](https://www.loka.com/careers)
3. [Loka About](https://www.loka.com/about)
4. [LinkedIn – Loka](https://www.linkedin.com/company/loka)
5. [Built In – Loka Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/loka)

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