[Please note that this role is posted under Leica Microsystems Korea, which serves as Abcam’s local employing entity in Korea. The position itself is fully dedicated to Abcam]
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Abcam, 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.
Progress happens together
At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Strategic Account Manager, Korea, is responsible for Abcam’s business in Korea. You will be expected to grow revenue and awareness of Abcam’s broad product range, focusing on direct customer engagement with specific Biopharma & Academic customers, and collaboration with Channel Partners, with a secondary focus on KOL engagement.
This position reports to the Commercial Manager, Korea & Taiwan, and is part of the JAPAC Marketing & Sales Team. This role will be fully remote, based in Seoul, Korea.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop Deep Client Relationships: Establish trusted, long-term relationships with senior decision-makers in Biotech/Pharma customers to ensure Abcam is their trusted partner
- Strategic Planning: Develop Strategic Account strategies that include Revenue growth, project pipelines, and stakeholder maps to deliver unambiguous share gain
- Business Growth: Independently and in collaboration with Abcam’s Korean Channel Partners, proactively identify, develop, and Close New Business Opportunities
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Korea & Taiwan Marketing & Sales team, Customer Support teams, Finance, Supply Chain & Digital to deliver solutions to customers' pain points
- Pipeline Management & Reporting: Use of CRM to plan and manage sales activities, managing pipeline, qualifying leads and managing funnel with regular management reporting
The essential requirements of the job include:
- MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology fields
- 5-10 years of experience in science based solution selling in the Life Science market in Pharma and Biotech in the territory
- Strong knowledge of the Korean market dynamics, business regulations, and Channel Partner networks to drive growing Revenue and competitive differentiation
- Excellent in managing customer interface and relationship, both at the scientific end-user level, decision-making level and procurement levels
- Have strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal, relationship building and presentation skills in English
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel 75% of the time across Korea and occasionally within the JAPAC region
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Have a global perspective and enjoy collaboration with senior leaders, in particular the Global Leadership Team as well as the JAPAC Regional Marketing & Sales Teams
Possess a high degree of work ethic and professional transparency
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
- MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Microbiology
- 5–10 years of experience in science-based solution selling within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology markets
- Strong knowledge of Korean market dynamics, business regulations, and channel partner networks
- Experience managing customer relationships at scientific end-user, decision-making, and procurement levels
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and presentation skills
- Ability to travel 75% of the time across Korea and occasionally within the JAPAC region
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
