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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Business Development Manager - Multiple Teams

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWavre, BelgiumNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or a related field is required.
  • At least 3 years of successful sales or business development experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required; laboratory, analytical, quality control, contract development and manufacturing organization, contract research organization, or related services experience is ideal.
  • Good knowledge of regulatory quality control requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice and Food and Drug Administration expectations, is required.
  • Consultative selling, negotiation, and closing skills, combined with a strong focus on measurable commercial results, are required.
  • The ability to stay focused through long sales cycles and proactively pursue opportunities is required.
  • An entrepreneurial and structured working style, with strong customer relationship management discipline, is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, target, and acquire new customers in the European (bio)pharmaceutical sector, focusing on companies developing and manufacturing small and/or large molecules.
  • Build and execute a proactive account acquisition plan, including cold outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic partnerships.
  • Create and maintain a healthy, qualified sales pipeline and own opportunities from lead generation to closing.
  • Lead negotiations, overcome objections, and close profitable contracts in line with commercial targets.
  • Represent the pharmaceutical laboratory services at conventions, exhibitions, professional associations, and targeted networking events.
  • Maintain accurate customer relationship management data, opportunity stages, next actions, and forecasts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional European languages are an advantage.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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