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.
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
The Global Exclusive API (GEA) team is of great strategic importance to drive and manage Bachem's growth driving assets (late-stage development of sponsored NCEs). To further strengthen the team we are looking for a hands-on and dedicated Exclusive API Manager, (f/m/d), 100% with a strong customer focus and business acumen.
Your tasks:
- Responsible for driving, developing, managing and supporting the business of the assigned portfolio, focused on late phase or commercial assets
- Develop trusted relationships with the assigned customers, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors, and other key personnel in the Bachem organization (e.g. Business Development, Sales, Strategic Alliances, Operations)
- Take a leading role in ensuring the flow of information between the customer and Bachem in all matters (Marketing, Production, R&D, QA/QC/RA, etc.)
- Negotiate complex contracts and close supply agreements to maximize Bachem's benefit
- Develop technical and commercially complex business proposals
- Prepare sales forecasts, reports, demand plans and market/portfolio analyses
- Actively participate and collaborate as subject matter expert (SME) in internal and external projects and meetings
- Observe the market, the competition and transfer information internally on chances, threats and trends in close collaboration with Business Intelligence and Product Management
Your profile:
- BSC/MSC in Chemistry/Life Science (preferred) or Business
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in business development, sales or strategic sourcing, and preferably in the CDMO/CMO context
- Leadership skills in managing change and influencing others in matrix organizations
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset; good understanding of the CDMO business and market is a plus
- Hands-on, flexible, and comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment to deliver tangible results
- Team player, strong listening skills and collaborative mindset
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating and the implementation of high-value contracts
- Solid understanding of the chemical development, production, and regulatory value chain of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
- Professional proficiency in English, German is a plus
- Experienced user of ERP and CRM systems
- Ability to travel 20% domestically and internationally
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 and growth together with us?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
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