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Senior Account Manager Netherlands

QbD Group

Breda
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Sales Strategy
Account Management
Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Life Sciences
Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology
Medical Devices
Negotiation
CRM Management
Networking
Customer Needs Analysis
Solution Selling
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Influencing

Job Description

🔍 Sr Account Manager Netherlands 📍 Location: Hybrid, Netherlands 🕓 Type: Full-time To expand our footprint in the Dutch Life Sciences market, we’re looking for a (Sr) Account Manager with a strong network and proven commercial success in Pharma, Biotech, or Medical Devices. If you're ready to help clients tackle complex challenges and build long-term partnerships—this is your chance to join our growing team. 💡 What’s in it for you? Make a real impact : Help shape the future of our Life Science business and support cutting-edge clients across the Netherlands Grow with us : You'll work with a team of experts and have access to ongoing knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and exposure to complex projects. Build a meaningful career : This is a sales role with ownership, from sales strategy to execution, allowing you to leave your mark while building strong, lasting client relationships. A fair, competitive package : We offer a tailored salary and benefits package, built around your needs and local regulations 🏢 What you’ll be doing Identify and evaluate business opportunities with new customers Build new and expand existing client relationships across multiple functions with key decision makers at C-suite and operational level Together with HR you will be responsible to manage the needs of customers and consultants Support clients through their journey from idea to patient, identify their needs, respond to inquiries and propose creative solutions in a timely manner Manage the full sales process for opportunities from lead identification to contracting with accurate follow-up in the CRM system Evaluate complex questions, divide them into manageable parts and be able to take the customer through our custom made solution Expand your network in the life sciences sector by playing an active role in different networking associations In addition to an external network, you also build your internal network within the organization with QbD consultants, sales colleagues, HR, marketing… We do sales together, with you in the lead! 💪 What you bring A BSc or MSc degree in a scientific or commercial field, which you combine with at least 5 years of sales experience, commercial flair and common sense Proven track record developing mid-level and senior customers in Life Sciences The medical device/pharma/biotech world is your passion and you’re able to talk on a technical level. You have the ability to engage clients across different activities that are crucial for the customer to bring the product to the market: from clinical, regulatory, quality systems & control, validation, to communication You are self-confident; not only do you know how to convey the message smoothly, but above all you listen actively to customers, partners and colleagues, showing patience and keeping an eye on long-term solutions and partnership You have the ability to influence others both internally and externally You feel comfortable working with different tools and systems. An accurate follow-up in the CRM system is key for you! You communicate and report clearly and bring up any concerns in due time. 🫵 Who you are Our culture is driven by values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in: You’re resilient and tackle challenges with a positive mindset You’re curious and always up for learning something new You have a no non-sense approach honest, clear, respectful You’re innovative and bring ideas, not just opinions And above all, you’re serious about your work, but not too serious about yourself ✨ About us We support life sciences companies from idea to patient — offering tailored solutions in development, clinical, regulatory, compliance, production, and distribution. With 500+ experts across 8 countries, we help drive innovation in ATMP, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and pharma. We believe in JPEG: Joy. Partnership. Going the Extra Mile. Getting Things Done. You won’t just be taking a job — you’ll be joining a community where people grow, laugh, build, and contribute to something bigger. 📩 Interested? Let’s talk. Send us your CV and motivation letter. You could be the next one to join the QbD family.

Core Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities, manage the full sales process, and build long-term relationships with life sciences clients and key decision-makers. Coordinate with HR and internal consultants and colleagues to understand customer needs, propose solutions, and support clients from initial ideas through to patient delivery.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific or commercial field and at least five years of sales experience are required, along with a proven record of developing mid-level and senior life sciences customers. Candidates should have technical familiarity with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices, strong communication and influencing skills, and accurate CRM follow-up.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits Package
  • Mentoring
  • Knowledge Sharing

About QbD Group

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

QbD Group is your strategic partner in life sciences, supporting companies from early-stage innovation to full market access and lifecycle management. We combine deep regulatory, clinical, and quality expertise to help clients accelerate development, reduce risk, and meet the highest industry standards. Our mission is simple: bring life science innovations to patients faster, safer, and with confidence. With 600+ professionals and a presence across Europe and beyond, we support the full journey - from idea to submission, from validation to market, from start-up to scale-up. Our core solution areas include: - Product Development: Supporting innovators in MedTech and Biotech from idea to patient. - Gateway to Europe: Enabling non-EU companies to access and thrive in the European market. - Operational Excellence: Strengthening manufacturing quality and lifecycle activities. We act as an extension of our clients’ teams - with short decision lines, hands-on delivery, and a passion for solving complex challenges. At QbD Group, we believe that every innovation deserves to reach the patient - and we’re here to make that happen.

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