Associate Director of Sales – EMEA, Drug Product Services

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EMEA Sales Associate Director responsible for driving sales and business relationships for Lonza's Drug Product Services. Collaborating with various teams to promote drug product development across the region.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive new business opportunities for the DPS BU across the EMEA region.
  • Identify and develop strategic relationships within target accounts—from technical stakeholders to executive leadership.
  • Build a deep understanding of the DPS market and customer landscape to differentiate Lonza’s services from competitors.
  • Analyse market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities and inform go-to-market strategies.
  • Lead or support outreach initiatives (e.g. marketing campaigns, SME-driven presentations) to increase brand visibility and establish Lonza as a leader in biologics drug product services.
  • Stay informed on regional biotech/pharma ecosystems and the CDMO competitive landscape.
  • Collaborate across internal functions to ensure alignment and support for key opportunities within your territory.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences) or equivalent experience
  • 5+ experience commercial experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical industry
  • Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
  • Strong ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and build effective internal networks to support regional sales efforts.
  • Proven track record in sales of aseptic filling and fill-finish services, including liquid vials, lyophilized vials, cartridges, and PFS/syringes.
  • Experience selling to a broad customer base—from start-ups to large pharmaceutical companies—is essential.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools, particularly Salesforce.com, is preferred.

Benefits:

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • A variety of benefits dependant on role and location