Account Manager, Drug Discovery and Development (Germany South)

Biotage; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotage in Berlin seeks a field-based Life Science Sales Specialist to drive growth with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CROs and academic customers. You will promote Biotage solutions for purification, flash chromatography and workflow optimization, and translate customer needs into valuable technical and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities include meeting sales targets, planning territory strategy, presenting at sites and online, and collaborating with Applications Scientists to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.
• Proven track record in technical sales or business development in life science/lab equipment.
• Knowledge of drug discovery or purification workflows is advantageous.
• Experience selling scientific instrumentation or workflow solutions is desirable.
• Ability to translate complex applications into commercial value.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in German and good English required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve defined monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets across the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute territory/account plans to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify and secure new customers while expanding within existing accounts.
• Understand customer workflows and needs to propose Biotage solutions.
• Present and demonstrate Biotage technologies at customer sites and virtually.
• Build relationships with scientists, managers and procurement teams.
• Coordinate with Applications Scientists to support complex requirements.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain CRM records.
• Represent Biotage at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Life science

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

From drug discovery and development to analytical testing, Biotage supports the work that drives progress in life science and improves human health. With expertise in separation and purification technologies and versatile, intelligent workflow solutions, we help optimize processes for more than 5,000 customers worldwide.

Our mission is clear: to empower scientists to simplify and accelerate discovery and development.

The role will focus on developing relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, academic and research organisations, promoting Biotage's solutions for compound purification, isolation and workflow optimisation. Through a consultative sales approach, you will identify customer needs, demonstrate the value of our technologies and develop long‑term strategic customer relationships.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Achieve defined monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets for revenue, profitability and specific product categories across the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute effective territory and account plans to maximise sales opportunities and achieve sustainable business growth.
• Identify, develop and secure new customer relationships while expanding business within existing accounts.
• Understand customer workflows, technical challenges and unmet needs to identify opportunities where Biotage's DDD solutions can add value.
• Promote and sell Biotage's Drug Discovery and Development portfolio, including purification, flash chromatography, preparative HPLC and associated systems, consumables and workflow solutions.
• Present and demonstrate Biotage technologies at customer sites and through virtual meetings, clearly communicating their technical and commercial benefits.
• Develop strong relationships with scientists, laboratory managers, procurement teams and key decision‑makers across customer organisations.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, seminars and workshops to increase customer awareness and understanding of Biotage solutions.
• Coordinate with Biotage Applications Scientists and other technical specialists to support complex customer requirements, application development and proof‑of‑concept activities.
• Support customers through the evaluation and implementation of Biotage solutions, ensuring a positive customer experience and successful adoption.
• Gather market intelligence, competitor insights and customer feedback to inform territory strategy and identify future business opportunities.
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts, maintaining visibility of pipeline development and opportunity progression.
• Ensure timely follow‑up and qualification of leads, with accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of sales activities and opportunities within the CRM platform.
• Generate quotations and negotiate commercial terms within authorised limits.
• Represent Biotage at relevant industry conferences, exhibitions and customer events.

Skills Requirements / Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or another relevant scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of success in technical sales, account management or business development within the life science, pharmaceutical or laboratory equipment sector.
• Knowledge of drug discovery, compound purification, chromatography or laboratory automation workflows would be a strong advantage.
• Experience selling scientific instrumentation, laboratory systems, consumables or workflow solutions is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand complex technical applications and translate customer requirements into commercially effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with scientists, technical specialists and senior decision‑makers.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop account strategies and manage a sales pipeline effectively.
• Self‑motivated and organised, with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise activities and work independently in a field‑based role.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment with changing priorities.
• Strong team‑working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Sales, Applications and other functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems (Salesforce experience advantageous).
• Fluency in German and good working proficiency in English are essential.

Travel Required

• Extensive travel and regular customer visits across throughout the assigned territory.
• Typically 3-5 days per week in the field, engaging directly with prospective and existing customers.
• Overnight stays will be required, depending on customer locations and territory coverage.