Thermo Fisher Scientific · 10 hours ago
Senior Account Director Business Development (Bioanalytical Labs)- US Boston
Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $178K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in providing scientific solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Account Director to drive growth through consultative sales in clinical research and laboratory services. The role involves collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to enhance their service offerings and ensure client satisfaction.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
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 and biomarker services to biotech clients
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be based in Boston
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
Sales experience within bioanalytical and biomarker services to biotech clients
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
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: life sciences, business, or related field
Additional relevant certifications beneficial
Benefits
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
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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