Client Director with focus on the Pharma Industry

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

The Role

As a Client Director, you are responsible for acquiring new clients in the Pharma / Biotech / Life Science Industry providing long-term support for those clients you acquire with significant development potential.

How you'll make impact

1. Networking - You enjoy maintaining and expanding your network of decision-makers in the Pharma / Biotech / Life Science industry. You utilise your contacts to generate leads and gather information.

2. Inspiring – Leveraging your knowledge of market trends and innovations, you add significant value to our discussions, inspire clients, and pique their interest in our offerings. By sharing your expertise and involving specialised experts as needed, you position Zühlke as a trusted advisor.

3. Acquiring - Your proactive mindset drives strategic client acquisition for Zühlke, fortifying our market position. You constantly seek up- and cross-selling opportunities, both with existing customers and new prospects.

4. Guiding - You are perceived by our customers as a trusted companion, guiding them through solution-oriented consulting, proposal creation, negotiation, and ultimately a successful closing.

What is important to us

1. Network – you have an active network of decision-makers within the Pharma / Biotech / Life Science industry.

2. Market understanding – you possess a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of the sector and more broadly digital transformation trends.

3. Accomplished in complex sales – You bring extensive experience in consultative selling professional services, showcasing a proven track record of winning complex sales over several years.

4. Tech-savvy – you have a keen interest in technology and how it can transform the Pharma / Biotech / Life Science sectors.

5. University Degree - You have a university degree in Medicine or Technology.

What we offer

• Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.

• Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year.

• Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.

• Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.