Sr Account Director, Business Development (Bioanalytical Labs) - US - Boston

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Senior Account Director and contribute to growth through consultative sales of our clinical research and laboratory services. You'll collaborate with decision-makers at pharmaceutical and biotech companies to position PPD as their preferred provider while contributing to global health. Through professional relationship building and strategic account management, you'll help advance the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. We offer a dynamic environment where you can apply our comprehensive portfolio of services spanning clinical trials, laboratory testing, and real-world evidence solutions. Candidates must be based in Boston or the surround New England area. Essential Functions and Other Job Information: Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal. Makes cold calls and client visits; maintains sales database; maintains cold call and client visit activity reports. Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; report and develop recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests. Sales experience within bioanalytical labs and biomarker services to biotech clients. Education: Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding targets In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Requirements: Preferred Fields of Study: life sciences, business, or related field Additional relevant certifications beneficial Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently Strong scientific and technical knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and laboratory services Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain 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 Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organizations Strong project management and organizational skills Strategic thinking and business knowledge to identify and develop opportunities Ability to travel 25-50% of time for client meetings and business development Fluent English required; additional language skills valuable Compensation and Benefits The salary pay range estimated for this position Lead Account Manager based in Massachusetts is $108,000.00–$180,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.