Strategic Partner Director

Avantor

Strategic Partner Director maximizing Avantor’s performance across global strategic accounts. Leading engagement and contract performance in life sciences industries with a strong focus on commercial growth.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global customer relationship across regions
Drive revenue, margin, and share-of-wallet growth
Oversee end-to-end contract performance
Develop and execute a multi-year Customer Improvement Plan
Maintain strong customer presence through site visits and QBRs
Lead global account teams, align strategy with execution
Partner with suppliers to enhance customer value
Deliver commitments with discipline
Drive ongoing improvements and digital initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
7–10 years of relevant commercial experience within life sciences or a related industry
Demonstrated success managing global strategic accounts in complex, matrixed organizations
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Ability to lead through influence across global teams
Strong analytical capabilities
Experience leveraging data and insights to drive strategic decisions
Proficiency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collaborative, global environment
Opportunities to work with leading life sciences customers
Career growth in a high-impact strategic role
Competitive compensation and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstrategic account managementfinancial acumencustomer relationship management

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementinfluencing skillsleadershipanalytical capabilities

Certifications

Bachelor's degree