Thermofisher

Lead Account Manager, CTD-Growth - East Coast Remote

In short

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Lead Account Manager to drive consultative sales of clinical research and laboratory services to pharmaceutical and biotech decision-makers, positioning PPD as their preferred provider. The role requires at least 10 years of pharma/biotech industry experience, a Life Sciences bachelor's degree, CDMO or CRO sales background, and strong executive relationship-building and consultative selling skills. It is a remote, East Coast US-based role requiring 25–50% travel for client meetings.

Job Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Account Manager and contribute to growth through consultative sales of our clinical research and laboratory services. You'll collaborate with decision-makers at pharmaceutical and biotech companies to position PPD as their preferred provider while contributing to global health. Through professional relationship building and strategic account management, you'll help advance the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. We offer a dynamic environment where you can apply our comprehensive portfolio of services spanning clinical trials, laboratory testing, and real-world evidence solutions.
Location: East Coast - Remote
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions: Office
Education
•Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences field required - Masters degree preferred. Fields of Study: life sciences, business, or related field
•Strong scientific and technical knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and laboratory services
Experience
•Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding targets
•Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision makers
•Excellence in consultative selling, proposal development, and contract negotiations
•Strong presentation and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
•CDMO or CRO sales experience to drive connections across the industry
•Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite
•Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organizations
•Strong project management and organizational skills
•Strategic thinking and business knowledge to identify and develop opportunities
•Ability to travel 25-50% of time for client meetings and business development
•Fluent English required; additional language skills valuable
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $118,800.00–$178,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
•A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
•Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
•At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
•Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
•Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on benefits, visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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