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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Account Manager - Life Sciences SaaS Sales

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of successful sales experience, including management of complex enterprise sales cycles lasting 12–18 months and engagement with multiple stakeholders up to vice president and C-suite levels.
  • Strong understanding of the life sciences industry, including biopharma research and development, process development, manufacturing, and digital transformation initiatives; scientific education or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience selling enterprise software, software as a service, or informatics solutions, with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets and utilizing structured sales methodologies such as Challenger, MEDDPICC, or Miller Heiman.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen, including account planning, pipeline management, forecasting, contract negotiation, and opportunity qualification.
  • Demonstrated success managing channel partner relationships and driving regional business growth through partner-led sales strategies.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders across complex customer organizations.
  • Experience working independently and across cross-functional regional and global teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnight, within the territory or to relevant locations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic account management for assigned biopharma and biotechnology customers by creating and executing account plans that drive growth, retention, and customer success.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, manage a healthy sales pipeline, and achieve regional revenue and growth objectives.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with channel partners, key stakeholders, and Danaher operating companies to maximize market coverage and commercial effectiveness.
  • Partner with customers to understand business objectives, challenges, and priorities, and translate their needs into tailored IDBS solutions that create measurable value.
  • Represent and promote the IDBS brand through industry engagement, thought leadership activities, customer interactions, and strategic regional initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute commercial strategies, maintain accurate forecasting and reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Enterprise software sales experience with life sciences organizations.
  • Experience with the Challenger Selling Methodology.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivation to drive growth.

About the Company

Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Danaher makes instruments, tests and laboratory supplies for drug developers, researchers and clinicians, spanning the path from biological research to clinical patient diagnosis. Its businesses include Cytiva for drug manufacturing, SCIEX for chemical analysis and Beckman Coulter for laboratory testing, linking specialized tools across healthcare workflows. Customers use its equipment to study cells, produce biological medicines and analyze patient samples; the group earns money by selling instruments, reagents, software and support services through its operating companies. Danaher was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1984

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