(Sr) Account Manager Netherlands

QbD Group; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored salary and benefits package

Ongoing knowledge-sharing and mentoring

Job summary

A life sciences consulting firm in Breda, Netherlands is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive business in the Dutch Life Sciences market. You'll build long-term partnerships with clients in Pharma, Biotech, and Medical Devices. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for the industry. Competitive compensation and the opportunity to shape the future of life sciences await you.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of sales experience in Life Sciences.
• Passion for the medical device/pharma/biotech industry.
• Ability to engage clients across various activities.
• Ability to discuss clinical, regulatory, quality systems and validation topics with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities with new customers.
• Build new and expand existing client relationships.
• Manage the full sales process from lead identification to contracting.
• Expand network in the life sciences sector.
• Evaluate complex questions and guide customers through a tailored solution.
• Expand your network in life sciences through associations and partnerships.
• Build an internal QbD network to support sales efforts.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Ability to influence

Education

BSc or MSc in a scientific or commercial field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Account Manager (Sr) – Life Sciences market, Netherlands. We are expanding our footprint in the Dutch Life Sciences market and are seeking a Senior Account Manager with a strong network and proven commercial success in Pharma, Biotech, or Medical Devices to build long-term partnerships.

What’s in it for you?

• Make a real impact: Help shape the future of our Life Science business and support cutting-edge clients across the Netherlands
• Grow with us: Work with a team of experts, with ongoing knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and exposure to complex projects
• Build a meaningful career: A sales role with ownership from strategy to execution, fostering strong client relationships
• A fair, competitive package: Tailored salary and benefits package built around your needs and local regulations

What you’ll be doing

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities with new customers
• Build new and expand existing client relationships across multiple functions with key decision makers at C-suite and operational level
• Collaborate with HR to manage the needs of customers and consultants
• Support clients through their journey from idea to patient, identify needs, respond to inquiries and propose creative solutions in a timely manner
• Manage the full sales process for opportunities from lead identification to contracting with accurate follow-up in the CRM system
• Evaluate complex questions, divide them into manageable parts and guide customers through our custom made solution
• Expand your network in the life sciences sector by playing an active role in different networking associations
• Build an internal network within QbD (consultants, sales, HR, marketing) and lead the sales efforts

What you bring

• A BSc or MSc in a scientific or commercial field, with at least 5 years of sales experience, commercial flair, and common sense
• Proven track record developing mid-level and senior customers in Life Sciences
• Passion for the medical device/pharma/biotech world with ability to discuss at a technical level
• Ability to engage clients across activities crucial to bringing a product to market: clinical, regulatory, quality systems & control, validation, and communication
• Self-confident, excellent listening, patient, and focused on long-term solutions and partnerships
• Ability to influence internally and externally
• Comfort with different tools and systems; accurate CRM follow-up is key
• Clear communication and timely reporting of concerns

Who you are

Our culture is driven by values. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in:

• Resilient with a positive mindset
• Curious and eager to learn
• No-nonsense, honest, clear, respectful
• Innovative with ideas, not just opinions
• Serious about your work, yet not overly serious about yourself

We support life sciences companies from idea to patient — offering tailored solutions in development, clinical, regulatory, compliance, production, and distribution. With 500+ experts across 8 countries, we help drive innovation in ATMP, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and pharma.

We believe in JPEG: Joy. Partnership. Going the Extra Mile. Getting Things Done.

You won’t just be taking a job — you’ll be joining a community where people grow, laugh, build, and contribute to something bigger.

How to apply

• Send us your CV and motivation letter. You could be the next one to join the QbD family.