Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager Generics - Portfolio (f/m/d) 100% for our Generics API portfolio who will be responsible for the ongoing support of existing and new international customers in their endeavor to develop accessible medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to gain or expand experience in sales and customer project management in the pharmaceutical industry, learn important aspects of generic drugs development, acquire or use negotiation skills and build relationships in the industry.
In your work at Bachem you will be supported by experienced specialists from sales and various technical departments (production, analytics, quality, regulatory, project management). Modern ERP and CRM systems will be at your disposal.
Your tasks:
- Develop in-depth product and industry knowledge
- Be major point of contact for assigned customers in relation to product quality, regulatory filing, GMP production and analytical questions to optimize customer experience and quality of service
- Coordinate internal activities as subject matter expert in LCM projects
- Accompany the entire sales cycle from quotation to delivery
- Conduct price and contract negotiations
- Develop the assigned sales territories
- Organize and conduct visits to existing and prospect customers
- Represent Bachem at international exhibitions
- Enter and update CRM system records
- Participate actively in internal financial forecasting, demand planning, product design and market strategy discussions
Your profile:
- Degree in business or life sciences
- Experience of 2-3 years in technical sales or project management (life sciences or pharmaceutical service industry is highly desirable)
- Strong planning and organization skills, business acumen, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Proven selling, negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Fluent in English, German and any other additional language is a plus
- Proficient with standard IT tools (MS Office) as well as ERP (SAP) and CRM (Salesforce) systems
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Our offer:
- A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
- Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
- Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
- Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
- Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
- A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus
Would you like to drive innovation together with us?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!
