Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaheru2019s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15 operating companies, our work saves livesu2014and weu2019re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Youu2019ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaheru2019s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact u2013 innovating at the speed of life. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of whatu2019s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (KAM) BIOPHARMA Do you share our passion for sales and supporting Biopharma and Clinical Research customers? Do you enjoy building trusted relationships with key decision makers in strategic accounts? Join our team and take ownership for our key accounts in Central Europe. The Key Account Manager Biopharma (KAM) is the primary relationship owner for a set of strategic accounts in Central Europe covering the Leica Microsystems Life Science portfolio (systems, software and services) relevant to Biopharma and Clinical Research workflows. The KAM builds and maintains relationships across all levels of the account, with a focus on key decision makers and top-tier Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The KAM is accountable for delivering profitable growth (orders, revenue and margin) in the assigned accounts through account planning, opportunity management and cross-functional execution with Product Specialists, Applications, Service and Marketing. The KAM reports to the Sales Director Central Europe. Your Responsibilities Own the account strategy and territory plan for top BioPharma and Biotech companies within Central Europe to Biopharma and Clinical Research priorities (e.g., process development, QC/QA, translational research, imaging core facilities). Build and expand long-term executive relationships and a strong KOL network; map stakeholders, influence structures and buying centers. Drive opportunity identification, qualification and pipeline management across the portfolio; ensure accurate funnel hygiene and forecasting (e.g., Salesforce). Lead the end-to-end sales process: customer discovery, solution design (with Product Specialists/Applications), value-based proposals, quoting, negotiation and commercial closing. Coordinate cross-functionally (Product Specialists, Applications, Service, Marketing) to deliver best-in-class customer experience (demos, evaluations, implementation handover, service escalation) and execute account penetration/retention and ABM activities with measurable follow-up. Your Profile Bacheloru2019s degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or related scientific field; advanced degree (MSc/PhD) or MBA is a plus. 5u20137 years of experience in Key Account Management / Strategic Sales within life science tools, Biopharma, Clinical Research or adjacent high-tech markets. Experience selling into Biopharma environments (e.g., biologics, cell & gene therapy, vaccines) and/or regulated laboratories (GxP). Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and engage stakeholders across scientific, operational, procurement and executive functions; strong collaboration skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong business acumen with a consultative, value-selling approach; analytical and structured way of working; experience with CRM/ERP tools (e.g., Salesforce and SAP) preferred. Are you interested in discovering new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment? Travel Requirements: Up to 50% travel across Central Europe (customer visits, meetings, events). It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Knowledge of microscopy/imaging workflows applied to Biopharma and Clinical Research (e.g., high-content imaging, digital pathology, image analysis, automation). Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether itu2019s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web//web/danaher/cp/preauth-home). Join our winning team today. Together, weu2019ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrowu2019s 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. 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