Develop International Markets | Strengthen Partnerships | Shape Sustainable Growth
International Business Manager (100 %)
Your area of responsibility
Responsibility for managing, developing, and sustainably expanding existing international markets and business partnerships
Development, implementation, and monitoring of market-specific growth strategies in close collaboration with international licensing and distribution partners
Identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships in selected international markets
Active involvement in shaping international market entries, product launches, and strategic business development projects
Planning and conducting regular business reviews with international partners, as well as jointly defining targeted growth and optimization measures
Conducting in-depth market, competitive, and portfolio analyses to identify new opportunities and support strategic decision-making
Monitoring and analyzing sales figures, revenue trends, sales forecasts, and relevant market indicators, as well as developing appropriate measures
Development and implementation of international marketing strategies, training materials, presentations, and sales support tools
Coordination of cross-functional projects in close collaboration with internal departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Marketing, and Finance
Continuous monitoring of international market and industry trends and the development of corresponding recommendations for management
Representing the company at international trade events, trade shows, and partner meetings, as well as maintaining a sustainable international network
Your profile
A college degree or equivalent education, preferably in business administration, life sciences, pharmacy, natural sciences, or a related field
Several years of professional experience in international business management, business development, sales, marketing, or product management
Ideally, experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in the consumer healthcare sector, in medical technology, or in a comparable internationally oriented environment
Extensive experience in managing international business partners, sales companies, or distributors
A strong understanding of business, as well as the ability to analyze economic relationships and develop sustainable growth strategies
An entrepreneurial, self-reliant, and proactive individual with a keen sense for business opportunities and market potential
Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies, as well as in managing international projects
Excellent analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills, as well as a structured and goal-oriented approach to work
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, as well as a passion for building and maintaining long-term business relationships
An independent, proactive, and solution-oriented individual with a high degree of self-initiative and strong execution skills
A team-oriented approach to work and the ability to successfully bring together various internal and external stakeholders
Willingness to take occasional international business trips amounting to approximately 10 %
Native-level proficiency in German and excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of other foreign languages is a plus
Your benefits
You can look forward to a challenging and varied role at a successful Swiss pharmaceutical company with an international focus and a scientifically sound product portfolio.
You will be responsible for various international markets and business partnerships and will be able to apply your experience in business development, sales, and marketing in a targeted manner.
Thanks to a high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom, you will have the opportunity to actively drive new growth initiatives and help shape the long-term development of our international business.
You will become part of a newly organized, collaborative team of five other employees and benefit from diverse opportunities to work with international business partners and internal departments.
On behalf of our client, a leading Swiss pharmaceutical company with an international focus that specializes in scientifically based herbal medicines, we are seeking a dedicated, entrepreneurial, and strong communicator to serve as International Business Manager.
In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for managing and developing international markets and business partnerships. You will identify new growth opportunities, develop sustainable business strategies in collaboration with international partners, and thereby make a significant contribution to the further expansion of our global market presence. In doing so, you will combine international business development with sales, marketing, and strategic project management.
