Remote Lead, Life Sciences Account Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; United States; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Company car

Laptop

Phone

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Other benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Lead Account Manager to drive growth through consultative sales of clinical research and laboratory services to pharma/biotech customers. You will build executive relationships, manage strategic accounts, and position PPD as the preferred provider while advancing therapies worldwide.

The role emphasizes travel (50-75%), strong presentation skills, and deep scientific knowledge. Fully remote work is offered with a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred with sales experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry and proven target achievement.
• Field of study: life sciences, business, or related.
• Certifications beneficial.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 50-75%.
• Strong scientific and technical knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and labs.
• Ability to develop executive-level relationships with key decision makers.
• Excellence in consultative selling, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; additional languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Sell consultatively to pharmaceutical and biotech customers to grow our clinical research and lab services.
• Collaborate with decision-makers to position PPD as their preferred provider.
• Build professional relationships and manage strategic accounts to advance life-changing therapies.
• Leverage our portfolio spanning clinical trials, lab testing, and real-world evidence.

Skills

Executive-level relationships

Consultative selling

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Travel readiness

Scientific knowledge

Strategic account management

Education

Masters degree preferred in life sciences or business

Life sciences or business background

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Lead Account Manager to drive growth through consultative sales of clinical research and laboratory services to pharma/biotech customers. You will build executive relationships, manage strategic accounts, and position PPD as the preferred provider while advancing therapies worldwide.

The role emphasizes travel (50-75%), strong presentation skills, and deep scientific knowledge. Fully remote work is offered with a competitive salary and bonus potential.