Merck KGaA Posted October 27, 2026

Account Manager - Life Science (Flanders)

Hoeilaart, Flamande, Belgium 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 Flanders region of Belgium, driving growth and ensuring a superior partner experience across our Discovery Solutions portfolio. You will identify new R&D and QC 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 when needed to support customers and build lasting relationships.

Who you are:

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

Experience in account management or life science sales is preferred.

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 licence 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 Dutch.

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!

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Hoeilaart, Flamande, Belgium
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 1236 comparable Manager Sales roles across 118 biopharma companies.

1236Comparable roles tracked
1144Currently active
118Companies hiring similar roles
53Countries represented

Salary context

252 of 1236 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 · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, Oncology Priority Accounts – CA · Novartis $168,000/yr – $312,000/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $240,000 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States633
India142
China96
Germany64
United Kingdom24
Vietnam21

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Seniority mix

1236 of 1236 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1151
Associate70
Associate Director15

Therapeutic area mix

358 of 1236 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease112
Oncology73
Neuroscience69
Immunology26
Vaccines & Infectious Disease24
Dermatology & Aesthetics22
Cardiovascular / CVRM18
Respiratory6
Gastroenterology4
Ophthalmology4

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