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Specialty Sales Representative
full-timeBurnaby$79k - $101k

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Location

Burnaby

Salary

$79k - $101k (CAD)

Type

full-time

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About this role

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

 

Position Summary

 

The Specialty Sales Representative is a subject matter expert responsible for promoting and selling specialized diagnostic products from their assigned portfolio to Medical Specialists within an assigned territory. Reporting to the Senior Manager, B2B Sales, this role develops strong relationships with Specialists to maximize adoption of Life Labs’ testing services.

 

This is a field-based specialty sales role, supporting a portfolio that includes neurology and memory clinics, oncology , and fertility care. The Specialty Sales Representative partners closely with physicians, clinical teams, and internal stakeholders, acting as both a trusted clinical resource and strategic sales partner.

In addition, this role supports cross-functional partners by providing deep clinical and product expertise and participating in client meetings where advanced technical knowledge is required.

 

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing position.

 

What You’ll Do

Portfolio Performance Management

  • Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities to drive revenue growth across a multi-product specialty portfolio, including neurology, oncology, and fertility diagnostics
  • Develop and execute territory and client business plans aligned to portfolio priorities and market opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with sales automation platforms (Salesforce, segmentation tools, reports, dashboards), mandatory training, and goal setting
  • Define, monitor, and track leading and lagging KPIs to ensure accountability and achievement of sales targets
  • Attend trade shows, conferences, and specialty events (e.g., oncology, neurology, fertility) on behalf of LifeLabs, as required
  • Organize and deliver product presentations and promotional activities across diverse medical and specialty clinic settings
  • Provide timely feedback to underperforming accounts and proactively identify risks to achieving sales quotas
  • Manage territory budgets and contribute to pipeline development
  • Partner with Sales Leadership to review performance, forecast results, and refine territory strategies

 

Customer Relationship Optimization

  • Deliver on the LifeLabs brand promise with every client interaction
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Medical Specialists, including neurologists, geriatricians, oncologists, fertility specialists, and clinic leadership
  • Leverage existing relationships to expand testing services within named and strategic accounts
  • Serve as a clinical and product expert, supporting complex discussions around test utilization, patient pathways, and clinical value
  • Bring the Voice of Customer (VOC) to Portfolio Lifecycle Management and Product Development teams to inform decision-making and mitigate reputational risk
  • Develop and deliver tailored product presentations and educational sessions for physicians and clinical teams
  • Identify and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the healthcare community
  • Utilize LifeLabs CRM and productivity tools to plan sales calls, document interactions, and capture new opportunities
  • Respond to client inquiries and concerns in a timely manner and escalate feedback to support service and test development

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of sales or field experience within medical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or specialty healthcare settings
  • Demonstrated success in a direct, field-based sales role, ideally supporting multiple products or therapeutic areas
  • Experience selling into specialist physician audiences (e.g., neurology, oncology, fertility, or comparable specialties) strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of traditional and emerging medical and diagnostic technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate clinical concepts into value-based discussions
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a territory-based role
  • Strong facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

 

 

Why Join Us

At LifeLabs, you’ll play a meaningful role in advancing access to innovative diagnostic testing that supports earlier detection, personalized care, and improved patient outcomes.

This role offers exposure to a diverse and evolving specialty portfolio, the opportunity to partner closely with leading clinicians, and the autonomy to drive impact within your territory. You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven organization that values professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement—where your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact

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Why Join Us:

At LifeLabs, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial strategy that supports both core operations and future growth. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the organization, providing insight and influence through data-driven analysis, strategic thinking, and strong business partnership.

This role offers exposure to a diverse and evolving portfolio, complex funding and contract structures, and meaningful market expansion initiatives. You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven organization that values professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement- where your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact.

What We Offer:

Salary Range: $79,900- $101,800 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)

 

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

 

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
 

  • Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and Wellness Days
  • Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].

 

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

 

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Sales,Communication,Relationship Building,Critical Thinking,Problem Solving,Presentation Skills,Clinical Expertise,Product Knowledge,Territory Management,Customer Relationship Management,Teamwork,Autonomy,Influencing,Prospecting,KPI Tracking,Market Analysis

About LifeLabs

LifeLabs is Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor, and prevent disease.

We support 20 million patient visits annually and conduct over 100 million laboratory tests through leading-edge technologies and our 6,500 talented and dedicated employees. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 5 million Canadians receiving their results online.

LifeLabs has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Best Employers for Diversity (2022 and 2023) by Forbes and recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Specialty Sales Representative promotes and sells specialized diagnostic products to Medical Specialists within an assigned territory. They develop strong relationships with specialists to maximize adoption of LifeLabs’ testing services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LifeLabs pay for a Specialty Sales Representative?

LifeLabs offers a competitive compensation package for the Specialty Sales Representative role. The salary range is CAD 80k - 102k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Specialty Sales Representative do at LifeLabs?

As a Specialty Sales Representative at LifeLabs, you will: the Specialty Sales Representative promotes and sells specialized diagnostic products to Medical Specialists within an assigned territory. They develop strong relationships with specialists to maximize adoption of LifeLabs’ testing services..

Why join LifeLabs as a Specialty Sales Representative?

LifeLabs is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company. The Specialty Sales Representative role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Specialty Sales Representative position at LifeLabs remote?

The Specialty Sales Representative position at LifeLabs is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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