Global Strategic Account Director

Danaher; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is seeking a Global Strategic Account Director to drive sales and profit growth for its largest accounts. This fully remote position requires executive presence and extensive experience in the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic relationships and critical thinking skills, along with advanced education preferred. Join a team committed to impactful science and technology.

Qualifications

• Prior senior-level experience in Life Science or similar industry.
• Proven background in life sciences, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical market trends.
• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders and influence opinions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategies for Cytiva's largest global accounts.
• Negotiate complex business relationships with various stakeholders.
• Resolve unusual business problems using comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Executive presence

Leadership ability

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced scientific degree

MBA

Job description

Overview

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Global Strategic Account Director is responsible for growth and expansion of direct sales and profit margins within assigned accounts and/or territory/region on products or services. Establishes professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts. Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and margin dollars.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Strategic Accounts, is part of the Direct Sales team under Commercial Operations, and will be fully remote.

What you will do

• Develop and lead strategy, partnerships and teams supporting Cytiva's largest global accounts.

• Create and lead executive interactions, collaborations, and negotiations. Develop lasting and impactful relationships at the C-suite level that position Cytiva and Danaher as strategic partners.

• Resolve complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking—coordinates company-wide resources to provide comprehensive solutions based on the entire product and services portfolio across Cytiva.

• Negotiate with knowledge and capacity when dealing with highly complex relationships which could occur simultaneously with customers, partners, competitors or suppliers within a multi-cultural context.

Who you are

• Must have a natural executive presence with prior senior-level experience in Life Science or a similar industry.

• A creative and visionary mindset with demonstrated leadership ability to implement overall customer strategy and drive growth.

• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders across the business and influences the opinions of others within Cytiva and Danaher and in external organizations, exercising sensitivity to the audience.

• A proven background in the life sciences, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry and market trends, as well as readily assimilate technical knowledge and translate into business opportunities.

• Bachelor’s required. Advanced scientific degree and an MBA are preferred.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel – up to 50% travel (overnight, international and by air)

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.