Senior / Executive Account Director, Business Development – Biotech (Germany Territory)

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

As part of the continued growth of our commercial organization, we are seeking a Senior / Executive Account Director, Business Development – Biotech (Germany Territory) to strengthen and expand our presence across the German biotech market.

Summarized Purpose

Secures and grows business for PPD through proactive, consultative sales activities targeting decision-makers and influencers within biotech organizations across the German market. Focuses on developing new business opportunities, building a strong territory presence, and positioning PPD as a preferred partner for outsourced clinical development services.

Leads the full sales cycle from opportunity identification and qualification through proposal development, solution design, and contract negotiation. Acts as the primary client contact during the sales process and ensures a seamless transition to delivery teams upon award. Maintains strong market awareness, including competitive landscape, client needs, and pricing trends to maximize territory performance.

Essential Functions:

• Executes the full opportunity management process, including RFP allocation, strategy development, proposal input, client presentations, negotiation, and contract close.
• Drives new business generation within the assigned territory, with a strong focus on prospecting, cold outreach, and developing new client relationships.
• Achieves or exceeds assigned sales targets through effective territory planning and execution.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date account activity within CRM systems, including pipeline management and client interactions.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and identify follow-on opportunities; addresses client feedback proactively.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Marketing to develop competitive and tailored client solutions.
• May mentor or support junior team members as appropriate to level.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (typically 5–8+ years for senior level, with flexibility depending on experience and level alignment), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Years of experience are a guideline and not the sole determining factor in level or hiring decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong sales, scientific, or marketing background within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record in new business development, including prospecting, lead generation, and closing complex deals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle, including client engagement, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal functions.
• Good understanding of the clinical development landscape and outsourcing models (e.g., full-service, FSP).
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Work Environment

• Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below are the working environment requirements for this role:
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use common office technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a target-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or more, primarily within Germany, to support client engagement and business development activities.
• This role is location-flexible within Europe, provided the individual can effectively cover the German market; ability to conduct business in German is advantageous.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.