Strategic Account Manager

Taconic Biosciences

Client Relationship Manager managing complex life-science accounts for Taconic Biosciences. Growing existing revenue through account planning, customer relationships, forecasting, and team selling across the Pacific Northwest region.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $95,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and business strategy within the life sciences sector, focusing on revenue growth, customer relationship management, and effective pipeline management. Proven ability to develop and implement complex account plans while influencing stakeholders and uncovering customer needs.

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Account ManagementRevenue Target AchievementCustomer Relationship ManagementPipeline ManagementBusiness Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Account PlanningForecastingBusiness AnalyticsContract ExecutionSalesforce.com Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStakeholder InfluenceTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree in Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesTerritory ManagementCustomer Needs AnalysisCorporate AccountsMarket Understanding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex accounts to achieve revenue targets
Develop strong relationships with varied buying personas to protect existing business and identify new opportunities among existing clients
Develop and implement robust account plans
Apply business strategy and influence internal and external stakeholders at director level
Uncover customer needs and position appropriate solutions
Manage the funnel and provide accurate forecasts
Support execution of client contract requirements
Achieve revenue targets and quotas outlined in the Annual Operating Plan
Drive a team-selling approach to support customer-intimate solution development
Manage complex corporate accounts and increase share of wallet
Develop business understanding of products, customers, and competitors
Submit timely forecasts and ad-hoc reports
Maintain accurate Salesforce.com data for accounts, contacts, and opportunity pipeline management
Perform other duties supporting business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level
Advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred
Experience in account or territory management in a life science or specialized field
Demonstrated success meeting established targets
Customer relationship management experience
Manager level requires minimum 1 year of relevant experience and/or training
Senior Manager level requires 4–8 years of relevant experience and/or training
Ability to understand markets, customers, and competition through business analytics
Ability to develop complex territory/account plans
Pipeline management and accurate forecasting skills
Ability to develop strong relationships with varied buying personas
Knowledge of business strategy and ability to influence stakeholders at director level
Ability to uncover customer needs and position appropriate solutions
Ability to support execution of client contract requirements
Ability to work Monday–Friday during core business hours
Qualified candidates would live near the San Francisco Bay area, Oregon, and Washington region
Frequent travel within the region expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance within 30 days or less, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options
20 days paid time off
6 additional holidays
1 floating holiday
Work life balance
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
Commitment to training and providing skills needed for success
24/7 telemedicine, including mental health
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Commission up to $55k at plan for Manager level
Commission up to $68k at plan for Senior Manager level