Global Head of Commercial - Chromatography | Global Head of Commercial - Chromatography (all genders)

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Global Head of Commercial for Chromatography will be responsible for building, leading, and developing a worldwide commercial team dedicated to driving sales growth and providing expert application support for the chromatography product portfolio. This senior leadership role requires combining deep technical expertise in Chromatography and biopharmaceutical production modalities with robust global sales strategy and people management skills. Day-to-day activities involve setting ambitious sales targets, coordinating regional action plans with marketing, analyzing market trends to identify expansion opportunities, and managing complex customer engagements from prospecting to closure. The successful candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years of technical life science experience and 5 years of global management experience, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field. This position is attractive as it offers the chance to define the long-term commercial roadmap, strengthen market presence in Pharma/Biotech, and influence product development through critical customer feedback, all while working within the dynamic EMEA region.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of technical experience in the life science industry
  • At least 5 years of people management experience, ideally in a global context
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Professional experience in driving sales growth and achieving set targets

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Role is open to candidates based anywhere in the EMEA region; Permanent full-time contract