Marketing & Sales Manager – Pharma & Diagnostics (m/f/d)

About the job

unisite ag is a service provider in the field of Employer Branding & Talent Management. We provide consulting services to clients in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and life sciences industries.

Our client, Pentapharm AG, is a Swiss SME with a long-standing tradition as an innovative and reliable supplier of active ingredients for the personal care, pharmaceutical and haemostasis diagnostics industries.

On behalf of our client, we are currently looking for a:

Marketing & Sales Manager – Pharma & Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Location: Aesch, BL

Position

To support the continued growth of our Pharma and Diagnostics business, we are looking for a Marketing & Sales Manager who will contribute to commercial development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional projects across multiple markets.

This position offers broad exposure to customers, products, and internal teams, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals who enjoy working across business development, marketing, and strategy.

Tasks

• Identify and support new business opportunities across Pharma and Diagnostics markets
• Contribute to the development of selected customer accounts and partner relationships
• Support distributor development, including qualification, onboarding, and follow-up
• Participate in commercial discussions, opportunity tracking, and customer coordination
• Support the preparation of product launches and market entry initiatives
• Contribute to pricing reviews, market analyses, and business case preparation
• Assist in the development of marketing materials, campaigns, and sales tools
• Support the preparation and follow-up of congresses and industry events
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and R&D
• Maintain CRM data, reporting, and commercial documentation
• Support internal coordination and customer follow-up activities

Qualification

• Completed academic studies in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
• Around 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development in life sciences, pharma, diagnostics, or medical technology
• Experience in B2B commercial environments and customer-facing roles
• Technical understanding of life-science products & commercial mindset with structured and solution-oriented working style
• Exposure to marketing strategy, pricing, or commercial project work is an advantage
• Experience in SMEs, start-ups, or consultancy environments is a plus
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to grow within the role
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in an international and cross-functional environment
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage

Seize this opportunity to shape your future - we look forward to receiving your application!