Job Description

A career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 50,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. 

The role of a MilliporeSigma Account Manager is to continually and consistently increase market share and revenues by collaborating with pharmaceutical and biotech customers and prospects to solve their unique challenges. You will create value for both the customer and MilliporeSigma, strategically manage projects and resources to ensure long term profitable growth, emphasize differentiation from MilliporeSigma’s competitors, and build upon MilliporeSigma’s reputation for excellence within your territory.

Opportunities are available in our Applied Solutions, Process Solutions, and Research Solutions commercial groups.

WHO YOU ARE: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in meeting/exceeding sales targets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or PhD degree with laboratory experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and implementing tactical business plans at the territory and account levels
• Prior sales experience in the Life Sciences environment
• Has a natural affinity to listen, influence and/or sell to all levels of an organization
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships, credibility, and trust
• Is self-motivated, assertive; takes initiative and works independently
• Utilizes effective negotiation skills; generates results with positive outcomes for both parties
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedicated to continuously increasing knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated ability with Excel, Microsoft Office software, SalesForce or other CRM in a business environment
• Knowledge of varying supply chain procurement processes and or options
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed organization inspiring teamwork to achieve results
• Working knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical and biotech drug production processes/unit operations for upstream and downstream processes.
• Experience working as a remote employee

WHAT WE OFFER: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life! 

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination. 

Company Description

With a catalog of more than 300,000 products, our Life Science business delivers many of the most highly-respected brands in the industry, such as Millipore, Milli-Q, SAFC and BioReliance. Our offering covers every step of the biotech production chain, creating a complete end-to-end workflow with enhanced customer service, a simplified interface and a leading distribution platform. Our innovative portfolio, well-balanced geographic reach, and industry leading capabilities, uniquely positions us to anticipate and deliver on customer needs. Our Life Science business brings together the legacy expertise of the life science portfolio of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Sigma-Aldrich, which was acquired by us in 2015.