Job Opportunity: Field Account Manager R&D Strategic Accounts (x|f|m)
We are searching for a skilled Field Account Manager R&D Strategic Accounts (x|f|m) to join our Sales Bioprocess Solutions department. This position is available in Switzerland (Canton of Valais), Germany, or the United Kingdom (Greater London area). As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing our Strategic Accounts within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a keen focus on Research & Development. If you possess a deep understanding of biotechnological processes and are eager to collaborate closely with customers to influence the latest developments in the Life Sciences sector, we invite you to apply.
Our team consists of four dedicated professionals, and we look forward to shaping the future together.
This is a full-time remote position, requiring occasional onsite visits to our strategic accounts in Switzerland or the UK. The role also involves approximately 50% travel within the designated region.
Your Responsibilities
- Execute the seeding strategy in Strategic Accounts and modality segment.
- Build strong technical relationships with customers to drive technology adoption and collaborate with the commercial team.
- Provide consultancy to accelerate molecule development and support long-term partnerships.
- Present Sartorius solutions that are relevant and practical for customers based on their KPIs.
- Conduct trials and demonstrations at customer sites to commercialize early opportunities, working closely with Field Account Specialists and Business Area teams.
- Support process transfer regionally and globally, sharing knowledge and best practices with the commercial team.
- Act as a process consultant to drive adoption of Sartorius technologies and support regulatory activities to enhance market awareness and expert image.
For applicants based in the UK, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What Will Convince Us
- A Master's degree in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field in life sciences.
- Several years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development, scale-up, process characterization, technology transfer, production, or application support in upstream or downstream processes.
- Proven skills in relevant process unit operations in cGMP Bioprocessing, along with related regulatory knowledge.
- Understanding of biologics drug development and application processes, with the ability to communicate and present technical advantages effectively.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams without formal authority, taking ownership of projects while executing collaboratively.
- A commercial mindset with a keen business sense.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish or German is an added advantage.
- Self-motivated and ambitious, with a willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement.
- Alignment with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment.
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company listed on the DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius provides a wide range of benefits:
- Leave a footprint: Work closely with our strategic accounts, providing technical expertise to enhance their processes and co-develop solutions for unmet market needs.
- Personal and Professional Development: Access to mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminars, and coaching for managers.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy remote options, flexible working hours, and sabbaticals.
- Make an impact right from the start: Benefit from comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, and a designated "buddy" as a point of contact.
- Welcoming Culture: Experience mutual support, team spirit, and international collaboration, along with community involvement in various topics such as coaching, agile working, and a business women's network.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.