Business Development Associate

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🇨🇭 Switzerland – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1956

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by supporting life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing laboratory productivity, and improving patient health through diagnostics and the development of life-changing therapies. With a global team, they offer innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services through brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities • Develop strategic relationships with key accounts • Collaborate across divisions to deliver comprehensive solutions • Prospect for new leads and qualify opportunities • Engage potential clients to understand their needs and demonstrate the value proposition • Work closely with Business Development Executives and Account Executives to drive growth initiatives • Coordinate customer communications • Manage the sales pipeline through the CRM system • Build strong client relationships and deliver effective presentations • Implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets

🎯 Requirements

• Master's Degree plus 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry • Preferred fields of study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field • Additional certifications in sales, business development, or relevant technical areas beneficial • Strong understanding of scientific workflows, laboratory operations, and industry trends • Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales targets and building successful client relationships • Expert proficiency in CRM systems, especially Salesforce, and Microsoft Office suite • Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and communication skills in business environment • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and influence without direct authority • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Self-directed with exceptional time management and organizational skills • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support territory requirements • Fluency in English required; additional languages valuable for international roles • Experience with CDMO services, laboratory products, or relevant technical solutions preferred • Proven ability to maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management • Strong business acumen and ability to understand complex customer requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully Remote work arrangement • Standard Monday–Friday work schedule