Global Strategic Account Leader – Life Sciences

Merck Life Science; Guyancourt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science seeks a Senior Global Key Account Leader to shape strategies for major Life Science, Drug Discovery and R&D accounts. You will collaborate with Global Strategic Account Directors and regional teams to drive growth and long-term partnerships.

You will understand customer pipelines, align portfolio resources, and lead complex negotiations to deliver customer-centered solutions while improving forecast visibility and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years in Life Science or related field.
• Experience with large global customers in Life Science, Pharma or Chemical industries.
• Proven track record in business development and account planning.

Responsibilities

• Shape the global strategy for a cluster of major accounts in Life Science, Drug Discovery and R&D.
• Build and deliver multi-year account plans with regional teams and partners.
• Drive adoption of Discovery and Advanced Solutions and grow share of wallet.
• Lead forecasting, portfolio performance, and margin analysis; support global agreements.

Skills

Strategic account management

Stakeholder alignment

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merck Life Science seeks a Senior Global Key Account Leader to shape strategies for major Life Science, Drug Discovery and R&D accounts. You will collaborate with Global Strategic Account Directors and regional teams to drive growth and long-term partnerships.

You will understand customer pipelines, align portfolio resources, and lead complex negotiations to deliver customer-centered solutions while improving forecast visibility and margins.