Merck Group

Account Manager

Merck Group  •  Gillingham, GB (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Join a driving force in cell & gene therapy. We’re seeking a passionate Field Account Manager to identify new business opportunities, nurture key relationships, and accelerate market access for our transfection and viral vector production solutions across mainland Europe.

The Role

  • Own the opportunity pipeline from first contact to closed deal, forecasting sustainable growth.
  • Build and leverage strong relationships with stakeholders in the cell & gene therapy space to accelerate adoption and market access.
  • Collaborate with field application scientists and channel partners to shape regional strategy and execute proposals and projects on time.
  • Represent the company at industry events and conferences, elevating brand presence.
  • Maintain accurate account records, support territory planning, and drive pipeline development.

What You’ll Do

  • Engage new prospects and nurture existing customers; manage opportunities and forecast revenue.
  • Align cross-functional teams (, FAS, Customer Support, Quality, and Regulatory) to meet customer needs and ensure timely delivery.
  • Partner with distributors or channel partners to expand reach and impact.
  • Track market trends, regulatory challenges, and drug asset pipelines to inform strategy.
  • Deliver compelling proposals, post-sale support, and ongoing relationship management.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; 2–4+ years in life science sales or account management.
  • Deep understanding of the cell & gene therapy landscape, including upstream workflows at scale and regulatory considerations.
  • Proven network and knowledge of Europe’s CGT ecosystem; established relationships are a plus.
  • Experience working with distributors or channel partners.
  • Knowledge of transfection or viral vector workflows.
  • Proficient in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and comfortable with data-driven selling.
  • Collaborative, self-motivated, strategic, and confident in field execution.
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are advantageous.

What We Offer

  • A diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture that values curiosity and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic, cutting-edge field.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Merck Group

About Merck Group

This channel is not intended for U.S. and Canadian visitors. Merck operates in the U.S. and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, MilliporeSigma in Life Science and EMD Electronics in Electronics. An unaffiliated and unrelated company, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, US holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the U.S. and Canada.

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We are Merck, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.

We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.

Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet.

We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength.

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Work your Magic and join Merck.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Darmstadt, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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