Customer Success Manager

About Sapio Sciences Sapio Sciences is on a mission to accelerate scientific drug discovery and high-throughput clinical and diagnostics for our clients and partners. The Sapio team consists of expert and highly collaborative scientists, software developers, and professionals passionate about providing a best-in-class lab informatics platform and industry-specific solutions. Sapio is one of the few software providers to offer a truly unified and highly configurable lab informatics platform and a broad suite of purpose-built solutions. The Sapio platform makes it easy for scientists, laboratory, and bio/informatics professionals to streamline and manage their end-to-end laboratory operations, from instrument data integration to workflow and experiment setup to sample and materials management, data management, and scientific data analysis and reporting. Working at Sapio At Sapio, we’re not just building lab informatics solutions. We’re creating tools made for the scientist and motivated to make the world a better place. We understand that lab informatics is about more than managing data or connecting workflows. It’s about making life easier for the scientist and making scientific progress faster for everyone. Our platform delivers the levels of configurability, usability and insight that scientists have only ever dreamed of. We’re a team of scientists, developers and innovators who question convention and stay focused on what matters most - advancing drug discovery science. We challenge the status quo and respond to the needs at the heart of science with powerful solutions that are simple to use, effortless to evolve and downright easy to love. As part of the Sapio team, you’ll work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas are valued, your growth matters and your work makes a difference. We’re proud to partner with leading labs around the world, from ambitious start-ups to global organisations, who trust Sapio to support discovery, development and diagnostics with industry-first science-aware solutions.Role SummaryThe role requires an experienced professional who can deliver strategic insights combined with an outcome focused mindset, ensuring our customers feel guided, consulted, valued, understood, and empowered. Responsible for fostering strong relationships while creating new contacts, anticipating needs, and going above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences for each customer.  Living the Sapio brand and becoming a trusted partner will guide all activities. It is also critical to ensure our customers realize the full potential of our solutions, supporting long-term value realization, and meeting strategic objectives. The CSM will work closely with customers and internal teams to proactively identify areas for improvement, helping drive growth and ongoing success.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Relationship ManagementAbility to assist customers and understand the scientific language of ELN/LIMS and AIProvide customer consultation on best practice related to data management, laboratory execution and AI exploration and adoptionDrive usage, time to value, and user adoption while developing and tracking  KPIs  to measure Customer Health and report accurately to the management teamCultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with customers through regular, personalized communication and support including QBRsDevelop and identify new opportunities for Sapio to deliver value to clients aligned with existing and emerging solutionsWork in partnership with Commercial team to develop Account Plans, action plans and messaging in order to align activities across the customer life cycle that align with client strategic goals and business initiatives. Actively listen to customer needs and concerns, displaying empathy and a solution-oriented approach in every interactionServe as the customer’s advocate internally, collaborating with other departments to ensure their voice is heard and their needs are metTrack and report on customer success metrics and KPIs to inform strategic improvementsOnboarding and OrientationGuide new customers through a welcoming onboarding process, focusing on clear, friendly, and supportive communications to ensure they feel confident with our products/servicesSupport new customer onboarding by ensuring pre-partnership expectation and goals are effectively transferred to the post-sale team and reflected in Sapio deployment plansDevelop and implement onboarding materials for the Sapio partnershipCustomer Support and Issue ResolutionProactively monitor customer accounts to identify any challenges they may be experiencing and offer empathetic, proactive solutionsDevelop and execute customer success plans to drive adoption, satisfaction, and retentionMaintain close customer communication, gathering feedback at key milestones and sharing insights with internal teamsConduct milestone surveys to track satisfaction, guiding customers through each stage from implementation to post-go liveMonitor customer health metrics to proactively identify and address potential risksResolve customer issues promptly with a calming, solution-driven approach that minimizes customer stress and frustrationAnticipate needs and provide tailored support, ensuring each customer feels respected and valuedCustomer Education and AdvocacyCoordinate with internal teams, customer workshops, webinars, and check-ins, aimed ateducating customers on product features, best practices, and tips that can maximize their successActively pursue contact expansion increasing our network inside the account with a focus on altitude elevation and horizontal expansion with the goal of finding new opportunities to solve the client’s most important problemsBe a customer advocate internally, highlighting areas where customer experience can beimproved and advocating for changes with a focus on empathy and understandingStrive for 100% referenceable customer baseHospitality-Driven EngagementDesign and implement customer touchpoints with a hospitality mindset, ensuring everyinteraction feels personable, attentive, and helpfulTake a concierge-style approach to customer needs, going above and beyond in helping them access the resources, training, or support they need to thriveRequirementsEducation/ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Laboratory informatics, Information technology withscientific applications, Life Sciences, Scientific computing or Data Management, Hospitality, Communications or Public Relations or a related fieldExperience in Customer Success in Life Sciences: Prior experience (10+ yrs) in customer success or account management related roles in scientific software industriesRequired Skills & AbilitiesEmpathetic Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on empathy, patience, and understandingProblem-Solving Skills: Ability to anticipate challenges and provide creative, customer-centred solutionsOrganizational Skills: Strong organization and multitasking abilities to manage multiple customers’ needs and schedules effectivelyTeam-Oriented Mindset: Collaborative spirit, with a genuine desire to work closely with team members to enhance customer satisfactionProficiency with CRM and customer success tools, with experience in survey data analysis as a plusGlobal travel to client sitesMust be located in the Eastern Time Zone of the United StatesOur People At Sapio Sciences, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our lab informatics solutions are powered not just by technology, but by a shared commitment to our core values—what we proudly call The Sapio Seven, aka EMBRACE:- Embrace the future- Make a difference- Be true partners- Remember why we’re here- Act with empathy- Commit to transparency- Excel in quality These values shape how we work, how we grow, and how we deliver impact for our clients every day. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, at any stage across the application, interview & assessment processes then please let us know. We will work with you to support your needs in confidence. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.