Role Description We are currently seeking a Scientific Solutions Consultant to join our global team. This role is ideal for a PhD-level scientist who is passionate about applying their expertise in a commercial setting—helping researchers design and implement high-impact in vivo studies using Taconic’s innovative animal models and services. You will report to ‘Associate Director Scientific Solutions’ and be part of a global team of around 10 members. As a Scientific Solutions Consultant, you will serve as the scientific interface between Taconic and its customers. You will lead in articulating the value proposition of Taconic’s models and services, contribute to custom project design, and drive market adoption of key Taconic products in strategic growth markets. This role supports the sales cycle from lead qualification through closing, providing scientific and technical expertise to ensure alignment between customer needs and Taconic solutions and blends science, communication, and strategy. Key Responsibilities - Articulate the offerings and value proposition of Taconic to current and prospective customers and to internal stakeholders. - This is a remote role, but it requires frequent travel: multiple trips each month and primary job responsibility includes traveling. Overnight travel is required. - Collaborate with colleagues to bring in new customers and capture market share, expanding overall customer base and utilization of Taconic products. - Actively support Sales in developing territory strategy, technical prospecting (including but not limited to conference preparation/attendance, aligning prospective customers with Taconic solutions, etc.), and representing Taconic and the value proposition to new and existing customers; and specifically take the lead as subject matter expert in such discussions. - Participate in the identification, development, and implementation of new products and services. - Responsible for ensuring that project designs are well-conceived, well-designed, and that risks for failure are mitigated to the fullest extent possible. - Ensure that the possibility of success is fully and effectively articulated to the customer, that the customer’s needs (regarding deliverables, timeline and budget) are addressed, and that their expectations are likewise aligned. - Holding a “gate keeper” function to ensure that customer proposals/requests are declined when appropriate and justified on the grounds of our capabilities and possibility of success. Qualifications - Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biology, chemistry, animal science, genetics or a related scientific field or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). - Experience in the principles and methodology of experimental science (preferably biology) and laboratory practice, and in the development, execution and leading of specialized projects in a technical field. - Strong foundation in in vivo research, ideally with experience in translational science, disease modeling, or drug development. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. - Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset and customer-first approach. - Prior experience in a scientific consulting, technical sales, or project design role is a plus—but not required. - Level is determined based on skills directly related to the role. Benefits - A dynamic, mission-driven work environment focused on advancing human health. - Dynamic and supportive team of individuals with a wide range of scientific training and professional experience. - The opportunity to apply your scientific training in a strategic and impactful role. - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. - Health insurance and professional development support. - Opportunities for growth in a global company at the intersection of science and industry. - Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually. Salary is contingent on directly related skills and experience related to the role.

• Analyze customer needs reflected in tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and procurement requirements • Gather and synthesize business needs, constraints, and limitations across multiple stakeholders to define architecture drivers and quality attributes • Perform and own ballpark estimations and high-level risk evaluation • Design end-to-end solution concepts, architectural vision, technical stack, work breakdown structure, delivery approaches, and technical responses • Review and compare solution options using trade-off analysis and other structured evaluation methods • Work closely with sales organization, business analysts, UX designers, engagement managers, and domain experts to shape competitive proposals • Prepare technical proposal content, including architecture vision and diagrams, assumptions, risks, work breakdown structure, estimates, pricing input, and compliance-related input • Support workshops, discovery sessions, presentations, and proposal presentations • Ensure proposed solutions are feasible, secure, competitive, and aligned with delivery capabilities • Develop proofs of concept or quick prototypes to support the technical vision and reduce solution risk • Contribute to statements of work, team qualifications, compliance matrices, technical narratives, and delivery team composition concepts • Communicate complex technical ideas in a clear way to both technical and business stakeholders. • Support transition from presales to delivery phase through knowledge transfer and architectural supervision at project start • Continuously contribute to improvements in team collaboration, processes, templates, and outcomes

• Source and qualify new business opportunities in North America. • Build and manage a client pipeline across multiple verticals. • Proactively reach out to prospects via outbound (email, calls, social). • Coordinate discovery & qualification conversations, • Partner with leadership to close deals. • Attend industry events, conferences, and client meetings (travel expected 40% of the time).

• Source and qualify new business opportunities in North America. • Build and manage a client pipeline across multiple verticals. • Proactively reach out to prospects via outbound (email, calls, social). • Coordinate discovery & qualification conversations. • Partner with leadership to close deals. • Attend industry events, conferences, and client meetings (travel expected 40% of the time).