Business Account Manager

Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

At Genedata, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

The biopharmaceutical industry is undergoing a digitalization revolution, adopting data-driven R&D approaches to develop innovative therapies quicker. Genedata’s market-leading enterprise software is fueling this revolution, enabling leading biopharma, biotech, and CRDMO companies worldwide to automate processes and leverage biopharma R&D data analytics so they can find breakthrough therapies faster. Join this digital transformation and help scientists around the world accelerate the pace of biopharma R&D. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

We are currently seeking a Business Account Manager to support the next growth phase of our leading enterprise assay analysis software solution, Genedata Screener. You will leverage your exceptional relationship-building and teamwork skills, your market knowledge, and your scientific expertise to confidently navigate client opportunities to a successful closure. You will be part of a rapidly growing company providing a leading enterprise software solution for the processing, analysis, and management of bioassay data to the top biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. 

This is a full-time permanent position in the Genedata Screener Business Unit located in Basel. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Driving sustainable business growth in the selected accounts 

• Planning and executing the selling process, from initial opportunity qualification up to price and contract negotiation, as well as post-sales relationship management 

• Building trusted relationships with decision-makers at various organizational levels, communicate the value of Screener, and identify additional avenues for growth 

• Constantly creating a sales pipeline by nurturing selected prospects or pursuing opportunities for expansion within accounts 

• Representing the company at conferences, trade shows, and networking events 

• Demonstrating competence in collaboration, teamwork, and communication with other Genedata teams and functions 

The essential requirements of the job include:  

• Undergraduate degree in natural sciences required (e.g. molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, physics) 

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in sales, business development, and/or account management within a business-to-business environment 

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical research and familiarity with biopharma research and development processes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Willingness and ability to travel (at least 20% on average) 

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Experience with enterprise software sales is a plus 

• Proficiency in German and/or French is a plus 

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences (MSc or PhD) 

Genedata, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.