Damilola Daramola
@damiloladaramola1
Molecular biologist and technical sales leader bridging diagnostics and commercial growth.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a molecular biologist with over eight years of blended laboratory and commercial experience, skilled in RNA/DNA extraction, Sanger sequencing, real-time PCR (QuantStudio 5) and GeneXpert operation. I have a proven track record delivering diagnostic installations, end-user training, and scientific troubleshooting while supporting high-quality laboratory outcomes.
On the commercial side, I have led regional sales and channel development across West Africa, achieving six-figure product revenues and building distributor networks, CRM-driven forecasting, and stakeholder engagement. I bring a customer-focused, analytical approach to application support roles that require both technical depth and commercial leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Sales Executive
Randox Laboratories Limited
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led commercial expansion across West Africa, achieving the first Evidence MultiSTAT installation in Nigeria and generating over £70,000 in six months while delivering product training and building distributor networks.
Team Lead, Corporate Sales
Afriglobal Medicare Limited
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Directed cross-functional sales teams to secure HMO and corporate clients delivering monthly revenues over ₦40 million and improved client onboarding through targeted campaigns and change management.
Graduate Assistant
Dr. Chika Onwuamah Molecular Biology Laboratory
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Performed RNA extraction, operated QuantStudio 5 and GeneXpert platforms, conducted Sanger sequencing, and supported assay troubleshooting and training to ensure accurate molecular diagnostic workflows.
Team Lead, Credit Recovery
Afriglobal Medicare Limited
Aug 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Managed credit recovery and operations, overseeing reconciliations, overdue collections, compliance documentation and cross-functional operational workflows across finance and HR.
Business Improvement Manager
Institute for Healthcare Finance and Management
Jun 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Designed and delivered training programs that increased online product sales by 40% in six months and applied analytics to monitor sales performance and corporate capacity building.
Provider Network Officer
Mediplan Healthcare Limited
Jun 2010 - May 2018 (7 years 11 months)
Managed healthcare provider networks under NHIS, ensuring quality and compliance while expanding corporate health insurance reach through strategic marketing initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Lagos
Master of Science, Environmental Science
2014 - 2015
Activities and societies: LSA Fellowship awarded for MSc. thesis presentation; poster presentations at international conferences.
Completed a Master of Science in Environmental Science with coursework and research related to environmental and public health applications.
AUAdekunle Ajasin University
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
2004 - 2009
Activities and societies: Undergraduate laboratory training in microbiology and related campus activities.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with training in laboratory techniques, microbial analysis, and molecular biology foundations.
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