Account Manager, India - Life Sciences SaaS Sales

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At IDBS, one of Danaher ’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher ’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.At IDBS, we are at the cutting edge of providing innovative software solutions and services that empower scientists and researchers to accelerate their discoveries by helping them design, execute and orchestrate processes, manage, contextualize and structure their data and gain valuable insights throughout the drug lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing. We work with 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies*. Our customers engage in groundbreaking work, from pioneering biological research to developing new therapies and medicines. Join us at IDBS to continuously grow and make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about our mission and each other.

• R ank measured by Market Cap, Q2 2026.

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The Regional Sales Manager – India is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team to solve some of the hardest challenges in emerging and global biopharma companies and their contractor partners (CROs and CMOs). You will work closely with our DHR Life Science operating companies in India, to grow our business and solve complex problems for our customers. This position reports to the Senior Director, APAC Commercial and will be part of the international sales team. This is a fully remote position based out of Mumbai, Hyderabad or Bangalore.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Lead strategic account management for assigned biopharma and biotechnology customers, creating and executing account plans that drive growth, retention, and customer success.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, manage a healthy sales pipeline, and achieve regional revenue and growth objectives.

• Build and strengthen relationships with channel partners, key stakeholders, and Danaher operating companies to maximize market coverage and commercial effectiveness.

• Partner with customers to understand business objectives, challenges, and priorities, translating needs into tailored IDBS solutions that create measurable value.

• Represent and promote the IDBS brand through industry engagement, thought leadership activities, customer interactions, and strategic regional initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to execute commercial strategies, maintain accurate forecasting and reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

The essential requirements of the job include

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7+ years of successful sales experience , including management of complex enterprise sales cycles (12-18 months) and engagement with multiple stakeholders up to VP and C-suite levels.

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Strong understanding of the life sciences industry , including biopharma R&D, process development, manufacturing, and digital transformation initiatives; scientific education or equivalent industry experience preferred.

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Experience selling enterprise software, SaaS, or informatics solutions , with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets and utilizing structured sales methodologies (e.g., Challenger, MEDDPICC, Miller Heiman).

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Strong business and commercial acumen , including account planning, pipeline management, forecasting, contract negotiation, and opportunity qualification.

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Demonstrated success managing channel partner relationships and driving regional business growth through partner-led sales strategies.

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Ability to build trusted relationships with scientif