The Sr Account Executive drives account penetration and growth within key global accounts in the pharmaceutical sector by building senior relationships and executing strategic initiatives.
Winning the race to bring new healthcare products safely to a waiting world drives Rapid Micro Biosystems (RMB) to combine today’s innovative technologies as never before. Your career at RMB puts you at the center of diverse global teams that span robotics, AI, Machine Learning, imaging, microbiology, and more, re-shaping how urgently needed pharmaceuticals are made, tested, and released for decades to come. The sky’s the limit.
Careers at RMB are fast-moving, with the high growth you’d expect from a world leader in microbiology automation. Advancement at RMB affords an opportunity to achieve your personal goals and develop your passions, in an inclusive environment where every employee has the resources and opportunities to hone their skills. You’ll do more, learn more, and have the ability to make a profound impact on our business.
Rapid Micro Biosystems provides innovative products for faster detection of microbial contamination in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and personal care manufacturing. The Sr Account Executive, Global Strategic Accounts drives account penetration at the executive level within target organizations and expands our key customer footprint globally, focusing on North America and EMEA. This role creates and executes strategy, aligns resources, and develops senior relationships to maximize growth and revenue.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop business and technical relationships at the senior/executive level within select accounts and operating divisions.
- Own and execute specific customer global growth initiatives, gain customer buy-in, and drive local execution by collaborating with Regional Sales Directors.
- Build relationship maps within key accounts and foster relationship building between key customers and the executive team.
- Utilize knowledge of industry trends to establish targeted customer solutions and achieve long-term business goals for both the customer and the company.
- Create account leverage across the breadth of the portfolio.
- Align proposals and offerings to company objectives by working with cross-functional teams (Regional Sales Directors, Sales Ops, Marketing).
- Lead discussions on contracts and MSAs (Master Service Agreements).
- Develop relationships at senior and executive levels within select accounts.
Tactical Responsibilities
- Coordinate selling activities across all regions and partner with colleagues to align with both global and site-level strategy.
- Drive local execution by collaborating with Regional Sales Directors.
- Utilize internal resources to ensure you have the right tools and information to execute on deliverables.
- Build and support the creation of financial assessments (ROI) and co-develop business cases with customers.
- Deploy creative initiatives such as multi-system deals, multi-site deals, and pricing rebates to drive executive buy-in.
- Conduct regular business updates (QBRs) with key stakeholders within target customer list and participate in strategic meetings.
- Deliver upon assigned account revenue targets on a quarterly and annual basis.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum BS degree in a scientific discipline (microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering strongly preferred).
- MBA or professional business education highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience with 5 years as a strategic account executive in the Pharmaceutical / CMO / CDMO life sciences space; global experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value accounts in a matrix environment.
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed management and cross-functional environment.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 50% travel expected.
- Frequent travel to the home office in Boston.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. In addition to base pay, our full-time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package, cash incentive opportunities, and an equity grant.
The base annual salary hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000
Starting salaries are determined based on skills, experience, budget and other job-related factors. More information about our total compensation package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
ABOUT RAPID MICRO BIOSYSTEMS:
Rapid Micro Biosystems creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products.
The company’s Growth Direct™—the first and only growth-based system to automate rapid compendial QC Micro testing—ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies driven by rapid methods and automation.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.
Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Our research & development, and manufacturing operations are located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain field offices in Freising, Germany; Switzerland, and Singapore.
Equal Opportunity:
Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will Rapid Micro Biosystems discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, mental illness, genetics, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
Top Skills
AI
Financial Assessments
Machine Learning
Microbiology
Similar Jobs
Software
The Strategic Account Executive will manage sales for strategic accounts, build executive relationships, close sales, and educate clients on Airtable's value.
Top Skills:
SaaS
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
The Analyst II will provide data-driven insights and support to the sales team, define performance metrics, leverage AI tools, and ensure effective communication of strategies across teams.
Top Skills:
Ai Tools (CursorClaude)LookerPythonSigmaSQLTableau
.png)
Cloud • Insurance • Payments • Software • Business Intelligence • App development • Big Data Analytics
Seek an Enterprise Account Executive for full-cycle enterprise sales in the insurance tech space, focusing on client relationships and technical translation of solutions.
Top Skills:
AIAPIsLlmsSalesforce CRM
What you need to know about the Seattle Tech Scene
Home to tech titans like Microsoft and Amazon, Seattle punches far above its weight in innovation. But its surrounding mountains, sprinkled with world-famous hiking trails and climbing routes, make the city a destination for outdoorsy types as well. Established as a logging town before shifting to shipbuilding and logistics, the Emerald City is now known for its contributions to aerospace, software, biotech and cloud computing. And its status as a thriving tech ecosystem is attracting out-of-town companies looking to establish new tech and engineering hubs.
Key Facts About Seattle Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 287,000; 13% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, biotechnology, game development
- Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Madrona, Fuse, Tola, Maveron
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Children’s Research Institute
