Head of Sales (a) Global Life Sciences
On-site · Wald, Zurich, Switzerland
Wald, Zurich, SwitzerlandOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Lead and scale the global sales organization by defining and executing international sales and market strategies aligned with corporate objectives; drive sustainable growth, manage budgets and profitability, oversee international subsidiaries and distribution partners, build long-term customer relationships, coach an international sales team, identify new market opportunities, support complex contract negotiations, and provide market insights and performance reporting to executive management.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree (e.g., biotechnology, engineering) combined with a higher business qualification
- Several years of leadership experience in international sales, ideally in capital equipment or plant engineering
- Proven track record in building and scaling global sales organizations
- Experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences industries is highly desirable
- Strong strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and German
- High level of intercultural competence and willingness to travel internationally (40–60%)
- Lead, coach, and develop an international sales team
- Provide market insights, KPIs, and performance reports to executive management
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