Strategic Account Lead – Pharmaceutical Sector

The Bakery Brasil

. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, understanding their priorities and challenges and guiding innovation or transformation roadmaps .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBrussels • BelgiumSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management and business development, with a strong focus on executive communication and relationship building. Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive innovation in corporate environments, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector.

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Strategic Account ManagementExecutive CommunicationBusiness DevelopmentProject Portfolio ManagementPharmaceutical Sector Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Portfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic StorytellingOpen InnovationComplex Project Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingRelational IntelligenceInfluenceOwnership MindsetResults Orientation

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical SectorCorporate EnvironmentsInnovationConsultingStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, understanding their priorities and challenges and guiding innovation or transformation roadmaps
Lead structured conversations with director-level and C-suite executives, providing strategic recommendations
Monitor the account’s project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximizing impact
Identify opportunities to expand work streams, open new contracts, and develop new engagements
Lead proposals, scopes, commercial strategies, and client narratives
Work with the Managing Director and broader team while owning sales targets for the account
Lead key projects directly when required, ensuring high-quality delivery, clear communication, and meaningful results
Maintain quality across processes, deliverables, and client interactions in collaboration with the Managing Director and COO
Collaborate with internal squads to ensure operational efficiency, communication, and prioritization
Structure and lead executive governance rituals, presenting performance updates, insights, and recommendations
Build and nurture trust-based relationships with key stakeholders within the client organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10+ years in strategic account management, consulting, innovation, or roles involving frequent interaction with senior leadership
Experience managing complex project portfolios and driving business development
Previous experience with clients in the pharmaceutical sector is a strong advantage
Strong executive communication, with clarity, rapport, synthesis, and strategic storytelling
Critical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to identify commercial opportunities
High relational intelligence, influence, and maturity to operate with senior leadership
Autonomy, ownership mindset, and strong results orientation in dynamic environments
Experience with open innovation, startups, or technology-driven environments
Strategy projects and experience in corporate environments
Fluent English (required)
French or Flemish (desirable)
Portuguese, Spanish, Italian (nice to have)