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Job Summary

The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for leading the strategic and tactical deployment of automation solutions across the CASAJ region, with a focus on BD Kiestra™, BD COR™ and BD Synapsys™ platforms.

This role will drive modernization of microbiology laboratories, enhance operational efficiency, and support clinical excellence through automation adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategies to expand Kiestra, COR and Synapsys adoption in alignment with business goals.
• Target new hospital infrastructure in region and execution of “greenfield” strategy
• Lead capability-building initiatives across internal teams and customer sites to ensure successful implementation and sustained performance. Including but not limited to GTM development and training for Country sales and marketing teams.
• Support the engagement with hospital leadership and C-suite stakeholders to position automation as a strategic enabler of clinical and operational excellence.
• Apply Lean principles to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve turnaround times in diagnostic labs.
• Ownership of the entire process of sales cycle, including conducting lab diagnostics (for example, Automation impact assessments), and developing business cases to assist in committee reviews and the budgeting process; coordinating input of others when required.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and clinical teams to deliver tailored solutions and support long-term customer success.
• Work with the country and regional teams to help build GTM support structure (Project management, Engineering)  drive change management of lab processes, implementation of instrument, and training.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to inform strategic direction.
• Provide continuous support including post sales activities.  Coordinate a successful installation transitioning to the long term customer satisfaction of the product.
• Track performance metrics and report progress against strategic objectives.
• Responsible for Lab Automation budget for CASAJ

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS/BA Degree required, preferably in (Bio) Medical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in laboratory automation, diagnostics, or healthcare technology.
• Strong knowledge of the Pathology industry and experience in selling and implementing large automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of Microbiology and Molecular workflows and automation platforms
• Appreciate the principles of Lean and 6 Sigma and understand their application in developing a value proposition for the customer
• Demonstrated success in engaging and influencing C-suite stakeholders and hospital leadership.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects across diverse markets
• Ability to develop markets for new technology.
• Strong organizational skills: Account management & assessment and relationship development. Analytical with financial orientation applicable to contract proposals and profitability, budget, and expense management.
• Knowledge of selling process and the components to build / maintain customer loyalty, particularly with large capital acquisitions.

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