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ThermoFisher Scientific
Strategic Key Accounts Director
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What they do
A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.
$137,367 / year median in Pennsylvania
+0% projected growth
Job Description
- Work Schedule
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
- Environmental Conditions
- Office
- Job Description
- As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
DESCRIPTION
Join our team as a Strategic Key Accounts Director and contribute to growth for Thermo Fisher Scientific's most valuable customer partnerships. In this role, you'll develop and execute strategic account plans working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, enterprise-wide solutions. As the primary relationship manager for strategic accounts, you'll guide account management teams, implement governance programs, and expand business opportunities while providing an excellent customer experience. You'll collaborate with leaders across divisions to identify growth opportunities, address critical issues, and ensure consistent service delivery. This role provides an opportunity to work with Thermo Fisher's comprehensive portfolio of products and capabilities while helping customers advance their scientific missions. Your strategic insights and relationship-building skills will help strengthen customer partnerships and drive profitable growth across multiple service lines and sites.REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree plus 12 years of experience in senior account management or business development within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries
Preferred Fields of Study:
Scientific field (chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering) or business- Strong background in science with deep understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech industry dynamics
- Experience managing strategic customer relationships at executive levels
- Financial and analytical skills, including P&L management and complex deal structuring
- Relationship-building abilities and influence skills in matrix environments
- Experience growing revenue through strategic account planning and execution
- Project management capabilities and experience leading cross-functional teams
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and business analytics tools
- Ability to travel 25-50% to customer sites
- Experience with governance programs and executive-level customer engagement
- Experience developing and implementing strategic growth initiatives
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry compliance standards
- Additional language capabilities preferred
- Commitment to Thermo Fisher's values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement
- Compensation and Benefits
- The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $170,600.