European Cluster Lead - Anti Infectives - Germany

Syneos Health, Inc.; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. in Cologne, Germany, seeks a high-impact commercial leader to drive the European launch and growth of a breakthrough infectious diseases therapy.

You will build and lead a regional sales team, align with Medical, Market Access, and Marketing, and adapt plans to local markets to deliver exceptional performance across Europe. A hybrid working culture and strong field leadership are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial leadership experience in infectious diseases or related specialty areas.
• Proven success leading national sales teams and managing launches in the hospital environment.
• Strong understanding of European hospital systems, reimbursement pathways, and access processes.
• Skilled in building high-performing teams across field and hybrid settings.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution, communication, and influencing capabilities.
• Proficiency with digital and remote engagement tools (e.g., Veeva, Teams).
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and operational execution across the cluster.
• Build, coach, and lead a team of Hospital Specialists and Key Account Managers.
• Drive revenue, market share, and launch excellence across priority markets.
• Lead local launch and lifecycle management in collaboration with Medical, Market Access, and Marketing.
• Develop strong relationships with infectious disease specialists, pharmacists, administrators, and national KOLs.
• Guide local account planning and optimise resource deployment.
• Use data, analytics, and CRM insights to inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliant and high-quality customer engagement across all activities.
• Represent local needs in European leadership forums and shape regional strategy.
• Foster a hybrid working culture with strong field leadership and digital engagement.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Hospital sales

KOL engagement

European markets knowledge

Tools

Veeva

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Updated: October 22, 2026
Location: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job ID:19245-OTHLOC-CvdSYfwi

We are seeking a highly talented sales leader to drive the commercial success of a breakthrough infectious diseases therapy across Europe. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape regional launch strategy, build a high-performing team, and make a direct impact on patient outcomes across multiple markets.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic commercial leader to oversee the launch and growth of a new infectious diseases product across a designated European cluster. In this role, you will build and inspire a regional sales team, drive execution of the European commercial strategy, and adapt plans to local market needs to deliver outstanding performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead commercial strategy and operational execution across the cluster
• Build, coach, and lead a team of Hospital Specialists and Key Account Managers
• Drive revenue, market share, and launch excellence across priority markets
• Lead local launch and lifecycle management in collaboration with Medical, Market Access, and Marketing
• Develop strong relationships with infectious disease specialists, pharmacists, administrators, and national KOLs
• Guide local account planning and optimise resource deployment
• Use data, analytics, and CRM insights to inform decision-making
• Ensure compliant and high-quality customer engagement across all activities
• Represent local needs in European leadership forums and shape regional strategy
• Foster a hybrid working culture with strong field leadership and digital engagement

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive commercial leadership experience in infectious diseases or related specialty areas
• Proven success leading national sales teams and managing launches in the hospital environment
• Strong understanding of European hospital systems, reimbursement pathways, and access processes
• Skilled in building high-performing teams across field and hybrid settings
• Strategic mindset with strong execution, communication, and influencing capabilities
• Proficiency with digital and remote engagement tools (e.g., Veeva, Teams)
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural organisation

If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives on building teams, shaping strategy, and delivering impact across diverse European markets, we’d love to hear from you.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

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