Pharmaceutical Strategic Account Manager
Business DevelopmentBachelor RequiredSenior
Lead the enterprise. Shape the partnerships. Deliver sustained growth.
At Waters, Pharmaceutical Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) operate as enterprise leaders, responsible for driving long-term growth within the most complex pharmaceutical and biotech organizations. You will own and lead strategic customer relationships across multiple functions, sites, and decision-makers—translating deep customer insight into scalable commercial impact.
This role requires more than account management—it demands the ability to navigate enterprise environments, align stakeholders, orchestrate cross-functional teams, and win high-value, complex opportunities. You will define account strategy, expand multi-site engagements, and position Waters as a trusted, long-term partner.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where success is measured by your ability to grow revenue, deepen partnerships, and shape strategic outcomes at the enterprise level.
Drive strategic growth within large pharmaceutical and biotech accounts by managing complex enterprise relationships, identifying expansion opportunities, and leading high-value commercial partnerships.
Act as the enterprise owner, aligning customer strategy, organizational networks, and Waters’ full portfolio to deliver sustained, cross-portfolio growth.
Field-based role with national or multi-site account coverage Travel up to ~50–70% depending on account scope
Waters plays a critical role in advancing scientific discovery and improving human health. Our teams partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to solve complex analytical challenges at scale.
Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to thrive.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
The expected compensation range for this role is $115,000.00 - 183,900.00 USD Annual. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.