Account Manager, Drug Discovery and Development (Germany South)

Biotage; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotage in Germany seeks a field-based Account Executive to drive sales of drug discovery and purification solutions. You will build consultative relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, academic and research organisations, identify needs, and demonstrate Biotage’s workflow solutions.

You will develop territory plans, achieve targets, present at sites and virtual meetings, coordinate with Applications Scientists, and provide accurate forecasts while expanding the customer base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• Proven track record in technical sales, account management or business development in life science sectors.
• Experience with drug discovery, purification, chromatography or lab automation is a plus.
• Experience selling scientific instrumentation and workflow solutions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Achieve defined monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets for revenue and profitability.
• Develop territory and account plans to maximise sales opportunities and growth.
• Identify, develop and secure new customer relationships while expanding existing accounts.
• Present and demonstrate Biotage technologies at customer sites and virtually.
• Coordinate with Applications Scientists to support complex customer requirements and proof-of-concept activities.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain CRM records; generate quotations and negotiate terms within limits.
• Represent Biotage at industry conferences and customer events.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Business development

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Negotiation

CRM systems

German fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

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.