Technical Pharma Business Development & Sales Manager

About the role

Clear Solutions Laboratories, an analytical service provider for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, is looking for a Business Development & Sales Manager to grow its client base and drive new business across its service portfolio. The role combines technical knowledge of pharmaceutical drug products with sales, engaging directly with pharma and biotech companies from first contact through proposal and project award. It is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in the Rosental area of Basel.

Key responsibilities

• Identify pharmaceutical, biotech and CDMO clients and establish contact with their technical and business stakeholders.
• Understand clients' technical challenges and requirements and present suitable laboratory capabilities.
• Gather technical information, define project scope and coordinate with internal specialists to develop solutions.
• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations and contracts, including scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing and terms.
• Negotiate and close deals, and build long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain CRM data, track opportunities and support sales forecasting and revenue planning.
• Create sales and marketing materials such as capability presentations, case studies and website content.
• Represent the company at client meetings, conferences and industry events.

Required profile

• Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, life sciences or a related field.
• Several years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially parenteral drug product manufacturing and/or development.
• Strong communication skills and confidence with regulatory, quality, manufacturing, MSAT and development teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proactive, commercially minded and able to own opportunities from first contact through project award.

Required skills

• Ability to turn technical challenges into practical project opportunities.
• Experience in visual inspection and particle control is highly desirable.
• Experience in business development, sales or account management is an advantage.

What we offer

• A key role in the growth of a specialized pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Close collaboration with experienced scientists and technical specialists.
• A dynamic environment with flat hierarchies and direct interaction with management.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for further development.