Technical Sales Specialist - Life Sciences

• 28 septembre 2026
• 100%
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• Fribourg
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For one of our clients, a leading company in the Life Sciences sector, we are currently looking for a Technical Sales Specialist - Genomics / qPCR to strengthen its sales team in Switzerland.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a solid scientific background who wishes to combine technical expertise, customer interaction, and business development. You will work with a wide range of customers across Switzerland, including research institutes, laboratories, healthcare organizations, and Life Sciences companies.

Technical Sales Specialist - Life Sciences

Your Responsibilities ##

As a Genomics / qPCR Technical Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships while providing scientific and technical expertise on the company's solutions.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing business activities and identifying new business opportunities in the Swiss market.
• Managing the complete sales cycle, from initial customer contact and needs assessment to presentations, demonstrations, quotes, and closing.
• Understanding the scientific and technical requirements of customers and translating them into appropriate solutions.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers while identifying additional business opportunities.
• Providing technical and scientific support during exchanges with customers.
• Organizing and participating in customer meetings, workshops, product demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Working closely with internal sales, application specialist, and product teams.
• Maintaining accurate information regarding customers, opportunities, and business activities in the CRM.
• Monitoring market developments, competitors, and emerging customer needs.
• Participating in seminars, exhibitions, congresses, and other industry events as needed.

Your Profile ##

• Solid scientific training in Life Sciences; a Master's or equivalent scientific qualification is preferred.
• Several years of laboratory or technical experience in the field of Life Sciences.
• Very good knowledge of PCR technologies, ideally including qPCR and/or ddPCR.
• Good knowledge and understanding of immunology / immunohematology and associated laboratory technologies.
• At least one initial experience in sales, technical sales, or a commercial position in contact with customers in Life Sciences.
• Ability to understand complex scientific applications and discuss them confidently with technical customers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship development skills.
• Business mindset with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
• French is strongly desired and will be considered a major asset.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and traveling to customers if necessary.
• Valid driver's license.

The Opportunity ##

This is a permanent position offering 100% remote work, with the possibility to combine science, technology, and sales in a highly specialized Life Sciences environment.

You will benefit from great autonomy in your role while remaining closely connected to a multidisciplinary team and customers across Switzerland.