Strategic Account Executive - Life Sciences & Pharma

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Hiring Remotely in Germany
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence • Consulting
Celonis helps the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet.
The Role
Own and grow a portfolio of Life Sciences & Pharma enterprise accounts using a value-driven consultative approach. Drive land-and-expand motions, engage C-level and cross-functional stakeholders, orchestrate virtual teams and partners, and close six- to seven-figure SaaS deals focused on Finance, Supply Chain, and AI-enabled process use cases to realize measurable business value.
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Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team:

You will join a high-performing sales team within the DACH sales organization, responsible for driving growth within large global enterprises from the Life Sciences, Pharma, Chemicals & Energy industry headquartered in Germany & Austria. Your focus will be on Life Sciences & Pharma, one of our strategic industries, where we help global leaders optimize their end-to-end processes, increase operational efficiency through our Process Intelligence platform, and provide the contextual layer to industrialize Enterprise AI.


The Role:

Applying a value-driven consultative sales approach, you will create and cultivate strategic relationships to drive sales cycles from deep discovery to value realization. You will be responsible for a selected portfolio of strategic accounts from the Life Sciences & Pharma industry headquartered in Germany, generating new business opportunities with existing customers. Navigating complex organizations up to the C-suite, you will collaborate cross-functionally to understand your accounts’ needs and systematically drive the end-to-end sales cycle to a successful close


The work you’ll do:

  • Manage your accounts from an existing customer perspective, land-and-expand is the typical model
  • Engage cross line-of-business at C-level and below
  • Drive Celonis Process Intelligence sales motions across the entire core enterprise value chain, with a focus on Finance, Supply Chain and other industry /customer specific use cases, translating core challenges into compelling, AI-enabled use cases that deliver measurable Execution Capacity.
  • Hold an individual revenue target for closing six-seven-figure deals within your accounts
  • Engage closely with partners e.g, consulting firms and SaaS vendors
  • Drive complex sales cycles through orchestrating virtual teams including business development representatives, marketing managers, partner managers, sales engineers / pre-sales, customer success managers, professional services, implementation partners…

The qualifications you need:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally spanning both Management Consulting and SaaS sales, or a proven track record of success and successful career progression in either domain
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders and engage effectively at the C-level (CFO, CPO, COO, CIO etc.)
  • Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of key processes and KPIs throughout the entire enterprise value chain in the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical industry, particularly within the domains of Finance and Supply Chain.
  • Solid understanding of the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in German (fluent) and English
  • Ability to adapt to a fast moving, ever changing, high growth environment and approach challenges with positivity, creative thinking, and a growth mindset
  • Willingness to be collaborative, inclusive, to embrace diversity and to have strong interpersonal skills #differentmakesusbetter
  • Ability to leverage internal resources and work as a team #bestteamwins

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What Celonis can offer you:

  • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
  • Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
  • Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
  • Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
  • Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
  • Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
  • Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
  • Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
  • Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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Skills Required

  • 8+ years of relevant experience (SaaS sales and/or management consulting)
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders and engage at C-level
  • Deep understanding of key processes and KPIs across Finance and Supply Chain in Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical industry
  • Solid understanding of the Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience closing large enterprise deals (six- to seven-figure) and account land-and-expand motions
  • Fluent German and strong English communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with partners, pre-sales, customer success and professional services
  • Adaptability to fast-moving, high-growth environments and strong interpersonal/teamwork skills

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Celonis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Policies provide day‑one eligibility with 24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, including adoptions. Feedback suggests this is a standout, recently revamped program positioned in a top‑tier bracket.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility All full‑time employees receive equity grants with annual refreshes and merit awards, and an “education kicker” grant is offered for each child born to or adopted by an employee. This breadth suggests accessible ownership with ongoing potential value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Offerings include unlimited PTO in applicable regions, generous global PTO, paid holidays and sick days, wellness days, and paid Impact Days for volunteering. Hybrid work and flexibility further support time away.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. # Approximately half of the top 200 companies of the Forbes Global 2000 are Celonis customers. # More than 30% of the Fortune Global 500, and more than 25% of the Fortune 500 are Celonis customers. # To date, Celonis customers have realized more than $8 billion in value, and identified more than $18 billion in value. Celonis has been recognized as: # Germany’s most valuable startup and one of the most valuable in New York City # One of the world’s 50 most valuable private companies # The first German decacorn and one of only 48 in the world # The second largest unicorn in Europe

Why Work With Us

Celonis is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling ourselves Celonauts, we are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. We tackle challenges together and celebrate our successes as a team in and out of the office. Together, we’re changing the world one process at a time. Care to join us?

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