Description
Senior Sales Manager – Life Science / Pharma (m/f/d)
Driving Innovation in Fill-Finish
Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for the Life Science and Pharmaceutical sectors? Do you excel at connecting technical innovation with commercial success — and want to play an active role in shaping the future of high-performance Fill & Finish solutions? If so, we’d like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full commercial and technical ownership for your defined markets within the Pharma and Biotech sectors, focusing on Fill & Finish machinery and related automation solutions.
- Implement the global sales strategy and ensure achievement of revenue and profitability targets in your assigned regions.
- Proactively acquire new strategic customers and qualified distribution partners.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, particularly with key accounts and major pharma/biotech producers.
- Analyse customer needs and market trends, translating insights into targeted actions in collaboration with Product Management.
- Identify new business opportunities and define go-to-market strategies to drive sustainable growth.
Your Profile
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related discipline (Bachelor’s/Master’s or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in international sales within the pharmaceutical or biotech machinery sector — ideally within Fill & Finish, aseptic processing, or special-purpose equipment.
- Strong technical understanding combined with commercial acumen and customer-centric thinking.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels.
- Strategic mindset with a structured, results-oriented approach.
- Proven experience managing change and driving business transformation.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30–50%.
- Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are advantageous.
What’s on Offer
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
- Structured professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives and pension benefits.
- Supportive, modern workplace culture with wellness and lifestyle initiatives.
- Clear opportunities for advancement within an internationally recognised machinery manufacturer.
Confidential Search – Life Science / Pharmaceutical Machinery
For confidentiality reasons, further company details will be shared during later stages of the process.
