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Global Strategic Account Director

Switzerland, Mellingen · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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The Global Strategic Account Director is responsible for growth and expansion of direct sales and profit margins within assigned accounts and/or territory/region on products or services. Establishes professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts. Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and margin dollars.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and lead strategy, partnerships and teams supporting Cytiva's largest global accounts
  • Create and lead executive interactions, collaborations, and negotiations. Develop lasting and impactful relationships at the C-suite level that position Cytiva and Danaher as strategic partners
  • Resolve complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking—coordinates company-wide resources to provide comprehensive solutions based on the entire product and services portfolio across Cytiva
  • Negotiate with knowledge and capacity when dealing with highly complex relationships which could occur simultaneously with customers, partners, competitors or suppliers within a multi-cultural context

Requirements

  • Must have a natural executive presence with prior senior-level experience in Life Science or a similar industry
  • A creative and visionary mindset with demonstrated leadership ability to implement overall customer strategy and drive growth
  • Ability to negotiate with senior leaders across the business and influences the opinions of others within Cytiva and Danaher and in external organizations, exercising sensitivity to the audience
  • 10 years+ experience in the life sciences, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry and market trends, as well as readily assimilate technical knowledge and translate into business opportunities
  • Bachelor’s required. Advanced scientific degree and an MBA are preferred
  • Ability to travel – up to 50% travel (overnight, international and by air)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice to have

Advanced scientific degree and an MBA are preferred

What we offer

  • comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees
  • eligible for bonus/incentive pay

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