
Strategic Account Executive – Pharma & Life Sciences
Databricks
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- You will be the lead Strategic Account Executive for one of Germany’s largest Life Sciences accounts, driving sustained growth across consumption, expansion, and new business.
- You will consistently exceed growth targets by translating account strategy into clear, measurable commercial outcomes and disciplined execution.
- You will operate as a trusted C-suite advisor, influencing executive decisions and shaping enterprise-wide Data & AI transformation initiatives.
- You will identify, prioritise, and scale high-value use cases, accelerating platform adoption and deepening the customer relationship.
- You will drive partner-led growth, working closely with system integrators and strategic partners to increase deal momentum and customer impact.
- You will orchestrate the Databricks ecosystem to deliver predictable outcomes, long-term value, and sustainable account growth.
- You will lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations, closing transformational agreements that strengthen the strategic partnership and support long-term growth.
Requirements
- Success selling advanced data, analytics, AI, or cloud platforms in complex, multi-stakeholder, multi-year enterprise engagements.
- A proven record of exceeding ambitious revenue goals in complex enterprise sales environments.
- A demonstrated track record of growing large, global enterprise accounts within the Life Sciences / Big Pharma vertical in Germany.
- Deep understanding of consumption-based growth models and how to scale strategic accounts from initial wins.
- Proficiency in structured sales methodologies (Account Planning, MEDDPICC, Value Selling, Command of the Message).
- A history of building champion networks, mobilising partners, and leading cross-functional account teams around a clear account strategy.
- Experience using partners to broaden reach, accelerate deal cycles, and support successful delivery and customer success.
- Readiness to travel regularly across Germany and internationally to stay closely aligned with customers.
- Fluency in German and English, with the gravitas to influence senior leaders up to C-level.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and perks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data platformsanalyticsAIcloud platformssales methodologiesAccount PlanningMEDDPICCValue SellingCommand of the Messageconsumption-based growth models
Soft Skills
strategic account managementnegotiationinfluencingrelationship buildingcross-functional leadershipcommunicationteam mobilizationcustomer successexecutive advisoryproblem-solving