Job Opportunity: Field Account Manager R&D Strategic Accounts (x|f|m)
We are seeking a talented and passionate Field Account Manager for R&D Strategic Accounts within our Sales Bioprocess Solutions department. This position will be based in Switzerland (Canton of Valais), Germany, or the United Kingdom (Greater London area). In this role, you will focus on our Strategic Accounts in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in Research & Development.
If you possess a deep understanding of biotechnological processes and are eager to collaborate closely with customers, shape the latest advancements in the Life Sciences sector, and lead technical discussions, we invite you to apply online using the form below.
The team consists of 4 dedicated professionals, and we are excited to move forward into the future with you.
This is a full-time remote role, requiring occasional onsite presence at our strategic accounts in Switzerland or the UK, with the flexibility to work remotely on some days. The position entails approximately 50% travel within the specified region.
Your Responsibilities
- Execute the seeding strategy in Strategic Accounts and modality segments
- 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 and their KPIs
- Conduct trials and demos at customer sites to commercialize early opportunities, in collaboration 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 the adoption of Sartorius technologies and support regulatory activities to enhance market awareness and expert image
For applicants based in the UK, please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK in order to begin employment.
What Will Convince Us
- Hold a Master's degree in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent in life sciences
- Bring several years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development, scale-up, characterization, technology transfer, production, or application support in upstream or downstream
- Demonstrate proven skills in relevant process unit operations in cGMP Bioprocessing along with related regulatory knowledge
- Understand biologics drug development and application processes, with the ability to communicate and present technical value effectively
- Excel in teamwork and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams without formal authority, taking strong ownership of projects while collaborating effectively
- Exhibit a commercial mindset and inspire business acumen
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus
- Show self-motivation and ambition
- Embrace change and pursue continuous improvement with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Identify 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 array of benefits:
- Leave a Footprint: Collaborate with our strategic accounts, applying your technical expertise to improve their processes with our comprehensive solutions and co-develop solutions to address 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 work options, flexible working schedules, and sabbaticals.
- Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform prior to joining, Welcome Workshops, and a "buddy" system for support.
- Welcoming Culture: Experience mutual support, team spirit, and international collaboration through various communities focusing on coaching, agile working, and business women networks.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!