Strategic Key Account Manager - US Sales & Marketing - Torrance, CA

Strategic Key Account Manager - USLocation: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-TimeOwn and grow relationships with the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.PolyPeptide is expanding its global commercial team and is seeking a Senior Strategic Account Manager to lead and grow relationships with key pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the US. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on managing top-tier accounts and driving long-term commercial partnerships in a rapidly growing CDMO environment.Position SummaryAs a Senior Strategic Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing account strategies for major pharmaceutical clients, including many of the industry's top companies. You will act as the primary commercial interface, aligning client needs with PolyPeptide's global capabilities to drive revenue growth, expand partnerships, and deliver long-term value.What You'll DoStrategic Account GrowthOwn and execute multi-year account strategies for key pharma clientsIdentify and drive new opportunities across development, clinical, and commercial manufacturingExpand relationships by positioning additional services, technologies, and global capabilitiesLead complex, high-value deals including capacity expansion and long-term supply agreementsClient LeadershipServe as the primary point of contact for strategic accountsBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders across CMC, procurement, quality, and operationsLead business reviews and executive-level engagementsAct as the voice of the customer internally to ensure successful deliveryCommercial ExecutionManage opportunities through the full lifecycle, including proposal development, pricing, and negotiationsCoordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and timely proposalsNegotiate and execute MSAs, supply agreements, and commercial termsMarket & Pipeline InsightMonitor industry trends, client pipelines, and outsourcing strategiesProvide insights to internal teams to guide commercial and operational decisionsRepresent PolyPeptide at industry events and client meetingsWhat You Bring7+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, or CDMO/CRO commercial rolesProven success managing large, strategic accounts and driving revenue growthStrong understanding of drug development, GMP operations, and CMC processesExperience negotiating complex, long-term commercial agreementsAbility to influence and engage senior-level stakeholdersStrong business acumen with a results-driven mindsetExperience with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)Willingness to travel (~50%)PreferredAdvanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) in a scientific or business fieldExperience in peptides or related modalitiesWhy Join PolyPeptideOwn relationships with top global pharmaceutical companiesBe part of a high-growth CDMO in a rapidly expanding marketDrive strategic, high-value partnerships and dealsCollaborate with global teams across science, operations, and commercialDirect impact on revenue growth and long-term business strategyIf you are a strategic, relationship-driven commercial leader looking to make an impact at the highest level, we encourage you to apply.Salary$130k-$170kWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr