Account Manager Life Science

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2 Locations
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Mid level
Biotech
The Role
The Account Manager Life Science drives revenue growth for Leica Biosystems' portfolio, executing sales strategies, managing full sales cycles, and developing customer relationships across the UK and Ireland.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Account Manager Life Science is responsible for driving and delivering double digit gains in revenue and market share in the portfolio of Leica Biosystems Life Science products and associated services from customers in the UK and Ireland. The individual will be responsible for developing the sales strategy for the territory in conjunction with the Life Science Sales Enablement Manager. He or she will be accountable for the successful execution of this strategy by full and proactive sales cycle activity including prospecting, funnel management, needs analysis, demo management (with technical sales specialists), customer conversion and closing.

This position reports to the Life Science Sales Enablement Manager and is part of the Life Science Sales team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

· Proactively identify, qualify, and convert new Life Science customers across the UK & Ireland

· Drive rapid pipeline creation through active prospecting, lead generation, and customer engagement

· Own the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through to close, including contract negotiation

· Achieve and exceed assigned revenue, order intake, and pipeline targets

· Maintain accurate opportunity management, forecasting, and activity tracking within CRM systems

The essential requirements of the job include:

· Proven experience in a field-based B2B sales role, preferably within Life Science, diagnostics, or laboratory environments

· Demonstrated success in new business acquisition and pipeline development

· Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple customer stakeholders

· Ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets in a competitive market

· Identify all key stakeholders in sales projects and then develop and execute strategies and tactics to successfully win business in a way that provides sustained value to both customer and LBS

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

· Must be willing to travel within their defined territory up to 80% of the time, including overnight stays, and attend Sales and related product meetings as required nationwide.

· Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

· Experience selling capital equipment, consumables, or solutions into research, pharma, CRO, or academic environments

· Prior use of CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) for pipeline and forecast management

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional

information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in a field-based B2B sales role
  • Demonstrated success in new business acquisition
  • Experience managing complex sales cycles
  • Ability to meet or exceed sales targets
  • Experience selling capital equipment or consumables
  • Prior use of CRM systems for pipeline management

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
4,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

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