Technical Application Specialists
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Application Specialist – Single Use & Hardware
Your role
As part of our Customer Application team, you'll leverage your technical expertise in Single Use & Hardware technologies to drive sales and business growth across Iberia & MEA. Working closely with our Commercial and Customer Applications teams, you'll develop and implement integrated solutions tailored to each customer's needs. You'll manage complex projects from pre-sales through implementation, ensuring a seamless customer experience while assessing manufacturing processes and aligning them with our product offerings within applicable regulatory frameworks. Your role combines customer engagement - both in person and virtually - with strategic project leadership. You'll identify growth opportunities by understanding market dynamics and customer needs, assist Field Marketing and Commercial teams in executing regional action plans, and share customer feedback to shape our business strategies. Based in the region with 30–50% travel, you'll collaborate across teams to promote adoption of our Single Use & Hardware portfolio while supporting our broader product range.
Who you are
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
- Have 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in life sciences, spanning the full sales cycle from prospecting through closure.
- You have strong technical expertise in Single Use & Hardware technologies and understand bioproduction workflows across multiple modalities - mAbs, ADCs, vaccines, mRNA, Cell and Gene Therapy - with the ability to analyze customer processes and recommend the right solutions.
- You're skilled at managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, from pre-sales through implementation, and you know how to keep timelines on track while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
- You combine a customer-centric mindset with a proactive, action-driven approach - you anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and take ownership of outcomes.
- You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and can build strategic relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders; Spanish, Portugese & French are valuable additions to your skillset.
- You're collaborative by nature, comfortable supporting our broader product portfolio and sharing insights across teams to drive collective success.
Fully remote position
Permanent employmentWhat we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related field required; 5+ years hands-on technical experience in life sciences; strong expertise in Single Use & Hardware technologies; project management and customer engagement skills; English proficiency required.
Key Responsibilities
- driving sales
- managing projects
- engaging customers
Job Details
- Category: Sales
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Languages: English
About Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
A global science and technology company innovating in healthcare, life science, and electronics. — Industry: Healthcare