Job Details
Posted 26 June, 2026
Job Id: 628954
SVP Strategic Account Management Lead
Job Description
SVP, Strategic Account Management
Europe (multiple locations considered)
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised biotechnology organisation partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative medicines. Through cutting-edge scientific platforms and deep R&D expertise, they deliver integrated solutions spanning early discovery through to clinical and manufacturing, helping bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven SVP, Strategic Account Management Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of the organisation’s most critical global partnerships.
This is a senior leadership role focused on driving multi-billion-dollar strategic collaborations, deepening C-suite relationships, and delivering sustained commercial growth across top-tier pharmaceutical clients.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the global strategic account vision aligned with long-term business growth objectives
- Expand and strengthen high-value, multi-year partnerships with major pharma clients
- Act as a senior executive sponsor across key accounts, building trusted, strategic relationships
Commercial Growth
- Drive significant revenue growth through upselling and cross-selling complex CDMO services
- Lead the development of large-scale, bespoke partnership models and commercial frameworks
- Own account strategy, forecasting, and performance against key financial targets
Client Engagement
- Build and maintain deep, executive-level relationships across global pharma organisations
- Act as an escalation point for key partnerships, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction
- Navigate highly complex deal structures and long-term agreements
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with scientific, operational, and business development teams to deliver integrated client solutions
- Drive alignment across global teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a high-impact, commercially astute leader with a proven ability to operate at the very top of the life sciences industry:
- 10+ years’ experience in senior sales/commercial roles within pharma services, CDMO, or related sectors
- Strong background selling CDMO services into top-tier pharmaceutical companies
- Demonstrable track record of closing and managing multi-billion €/$/£ strategic deals
- Experience operating within or alongside large pharma organisations
- Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence at C-suite level
- Results-driven, resilient, and highly strategic in approach
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to lead some of the industry’s most significant and complex partnerships
- High visibility role with direct impact on global commercial performance
- Work at the forefront of scientific innovation and strategic collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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