On-site
SaaS
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About this role
Position Overview
SLC is a flexibly deployed environment for SAS language development and execution. SLC runs programs written in the SAS language, but it also supports Python, R, and SQL. It allows combining code written in any of these languages making it the perfect way to facilitate major modernization projects as well as maintain libraries of SAS language programs at reduced cost.
We are seeking a technical consultant to support account executives in all phases of the sales process.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with customers and prospects, leading conversations to gather high-level business and technical
requirements Lead technical discovery sessions and activities, assessing feasibility and effort in porting existing SAS code to be executed in SLC Review existing and target IT infrastructure, ecosystems, and Statistical Computing Environments, providing architectural guidance for deploying SLC Aid customers in porting their existing SAS language code to run in SLC Scope and conduct successful pilots and proof-of-concept activities with prospects interested in exploring the feasibility of SLC as a SAS language capability within their current and target architectures, where SAS language execution, code portability, performance, compatibility, and modernization are key decision factors Provide subject matter expertise in the SAS language and statistical programming within the pharmaceutical industry Create and conduct industry specific software demonstrations Onboard and support service and technology partners in presenting SLC to the industry Author and present pertinent pharma industry specific papers and presentations in webinars and at pharma community conferences and events Participate in and lead pharma industry projects related to statistical programming Orchestrate and lead workshops showcasing SLC Lead and provide input to RFI and RFP responses Own the technical relationship throughout the sales cycle Collaborate with SLC product team, feedi
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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