Associate Director of Sales - EMEA (Drug Product Services)

Essity; Legnano; Ibrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global life sciences leader is seeking an Associate Director of Sales for the EMEA region, focusing on drug product services. This role involves driving new business opportunities, fostering relationships with strategic accounts, and analyzing market trends to inform sales strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline and have a proven track record in aseptic filling services. Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce is preferred. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in aseptic filling and fill-finish services.
• Experience selling to various customer sizes from start-ups to large pharmas.

Mansioni

• Drive new business opportunities across the EMEA region.
• Identify and develop relationships with strategic customers.
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Conoscenze

Sales of aseptic filling and fill-finish services

Business development

Market analysis

Strong organizational skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Strumenti

Salesforce.com

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Director of Sales – EMEA (Drug Product Services)

Compensation: EUR 90 000 – 130 000. Location: Remote/Site‑Based (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany or Italy) | Travel: Up to 50%

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We partner with talented people who devise ideas that help businesses to help people, and in return we let them own their careers and make a meaningful difference.

Lonza’s sales team is expanding. We are looking for an experienced Associate Director of Sales to join our Drug Product Services (DPS) Business Unit and cover the EMEA region. In this role you will focus on acquiring new customers and growing relationships with existing ones, driving growth across our portfolio of aseptic drug product services.

You’ll work closely with Global Sales, Commercial Development and Marketing to promote Lonza’s current capabilities and new service offerings. Your focus will be on clinical and commercial sales of aseptic filling, pre‑filled syringes (PFS) and sterile injectable fill‑finish services for liquid and lyophilized vials, syringes and cartridges.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities for the DPS BU across the EMEA region.
• Identify and develop strategic relationships within target accounts—from technical stakeholders to executive leadership.
• Build a deep understanding of the DPS market and customer landscape to differentiate Lonza’s services from competitors.
• Analyze market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities and inform go‑to‑market strategies.
• Lead or support outreach initiatives (e.g., marketing campaigns, SME‑driven presentations) to increase brand visibility and establish Lonza as a leader in biologics drug product services.
• Stay informed on regional biotech/pharma ecosystems and the CDMO competitive landscape.
• Collaborate across internal functions to ensure alignment and support for key opportunities within the territory.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences) or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in sales of aseptic filling and fill‑finish services, including liquid vials, lyophilized vials, cartridges and PFS/syringes.
• Experience selling to a broad customer base—from start‑ups to large pharmaceutical companies—is essential.
• Familiarity with CRM tools, particularly Salesforce.com, is preferred.
• Strong ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and build effective internal networks to support regional sales efforts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. We respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is not considered true if not achieved ethically.