Merck KGaA Posted August 22, 2026

Account Manager (all genders) Vienna/Graz

Wien, Wien, Austria FULL_TIME
Sales Manager

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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for customers in the Life Science sector in the area around Vienna/Graz, driving growth and ensuring a superior partner experience across our Life Science portfolio. You will identify new opportunities within existing accounts and target prospects, maintain an ambitious sales pipeline, and collaborate with marketing, technical service, and CaSE teams to deliver seamless solutions. You will articulate product value, address customer challenges, develop and execute strategic account plans, and ensure timely and accurate CRM updates for regular senior management reporting. You will stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity, while traveling as needed to support customers and build lasting relationships.

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

First experiences in account management or life science sales.

Strong understanding of the life science landscape, key players, trends, and regulatory context.

Ability to travel by car at least 50% of the time; driving license required.

Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and grow the business.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Creative, analytical thinker with strong organizational skills and multitasking capability.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity! We offer you an attractive package – the annual salary starts with 50.000 € & depends on your background & experience.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wien, Wien, Austria
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 670 comparable Manager Sales roles across 88 biopharma companies.

670Comparable roles tracked
619Currently active
88Companies hiring similar roles
53Countries represented

Salary context

186 of 670 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Inside Sales Business Development Manager · AbbVie $27/hr – $48/hr (≈ $56,160–$99,840/yr)
Highest disclosed · Regional General Manager - Vaccines Southeast · Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. $232,500/yr – $387,500/yr
Peer group range $78,000 – $310,000 (median $185,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 670 comparable roles

United States381
India35
China31
Germany27
Poland13
Russia12

+ 47 more countries

Seniority mix

670 of 670 peers have a known seniority level

Manager615
Associate Director42
Associate13

Therapeutic area mix

197 of 670 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology81
Dermatology & Aesthetics25
Rare Disease24
Cardiovascular / CVRM17
Vaccines & Infectious Disease16
Neuroscience12
Immunology10
Respiratory8
Gastroenterology3
Ophthalmology1

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