Technical Pharma Business Development & Sales Manager - Drug Product Services

Clear Solutions Laboratories is a rapidly expanding analytical service provider that supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies in ensuring product quality and compliance. The company specializes in particle and contamination control, visual inspection, and advanced analytical services. The role of Technical Pharma Business Development & Sales Manager focuses on expanding the client base, developing existing accounts, and driving new business opportunities across the service portfolio. The main day-to-day responsibilities include identifying potential clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CDMO sectors and proactively engaging with them. This involves understanding their technical challenges, translating their needs into technical projects, and guiding commercial opportunities from initial contact through proposal and project award. The role also involves preparing commercial proposals, negotiating and closing contracts, and managing the sales pipeline and CRM. Additionally, the manager will develop sales and marketing materials, represent the company at industry events, and build long-term client relationships. To excel in this role, candidates must have a degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, life sciences, or a related field. Several years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in parenteral drug product manufacturing and/or development, are essential. Strong communication skills and confidence in interacting with pharmaceutical regulatory, quality, manufacturing, MSAT, and development teams are also required. Excellent written and spoken English is a must. Nice-to-have skills include experience with visual inspection and particle control, the ability to understand technical challenges and translate them into practical project opportunities, and experience in business development, sales, or account management. The role is based in Basel, Switzerland, in the Rosental area, and offers a dynamic working environment with flat hierarchies and direct interaction with management. What the role asks for: - Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, life sciences, or a related field. - Several years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in parenteral drug product manufacturing and/or development. - Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with pharmaceutical Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, MSAT, and Development teams. - Excellent written and spoken English.