Merck KGaA Posted September 19, 2026

Sales Manager

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States FULL_TIME
Sales Manager
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

As a Sales Manager you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing sales strategy in line with the strategic direction of Process Solutions, and delivering the sales performance of your Sales Team. Leadership of your direct team and collaboration with every touch point in the organization is paramount to success in this role. You will be responsible for creating and driving effective business plans to meet and exceed sales and profit targets. Also, have responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing within an expense budget as designated.  You will actively coach and develop direct reports to continually improve sales, forecasting and business skills.  The scope of responsibility is defined by market segments, product lines, channel to market, geographic area and/or named accounts.  Will be required to travel for internal meetings, customer visits, including overnight and some weekend travel.

You will be responsible for leading the North American Northeast field sales team for Process Solutions to biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical accounts. You will develop, guide and retain a sales team able to drive the current goals and opportunities and support future growth and strategic direction. Closely collaborate with the Business Franchise, Sales Specialists, Technical & Scientific Solutions, Operational Product Management, Supply Chain, Commercial Services, and other commercial teams to understand potential paths to grow the business. Responsible for target setting such that corporate goals are met while delivering sales results. Deliver regular, timely and accurate forecasts for sales and order intake. Cascade organizational vision and strategies ensuring clear understanding within the team. Review and modify business plans to ensure alignment with the strategic direction and achievement targets. Manage budget and allocate funds where appropriate.

Location : Field Based - must live within territory

Territory : Northeast US

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience of related experience in pharma, biopharma industry or relevant field

7+ years of sales/commercial experience in the pharma and biopharma industry

3+ years of people leadership and management experience

General to advanced financial, business and contracting acumen

Strong analytical skills in leveraging data and analytics to make sound strategic/tactical recommendations and business decisions

Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform well under pressure

Previous experience with various sales tools and technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office software, Sales Force or other CRM, marketing software, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other social platforms

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Global knowledge of Millipore Sigma Process Solutions capabilities and understanding of various divisions, departments, cGMP and/or other relevant quality systems with strong evidence of collaborating in a matrix environment and department functions/roles

Results oriented and able to work with partners to prioritize and manage conflicting expectations

Strong networking skills externally and internally

Demonstrate agility to lead through change and break siloed thinking as requirements, systems and processes evolve

Pay Range for this position: $143,600-$221,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

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
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
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 1150 comparable Manager Sales roles across 117 biopharma companies.

1150Comparable roles tracked
1051Currently active
117Companies hiring similar roles
64Countries represented

Salary context

265 of 1150 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 $143,600/yr – $221,500/yr
Lowest disclosed · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $240,000 (median $159,000)

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United States506
India204
Germany55
China30
United Kingdom26
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Seniority mix

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Manager1004
Associate130
Associate Director16

Therapeutic area mix

257 of 1150 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology58
Rare Disease38
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Dermatology & Aesthetics33
Neuroscience32
Vaccines & Infectious Disease22
Immunology19
Gastroenterology7
Respiratory6
Ophthalmology4

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