Global Pharmaceutical Account Manager (m/f/d)

Our team in Basel currently has an opening for a Global Pharmaceutical Account Manager (m/f/d)

Our Brenntag Pharma EMEA division builds the link between Raw Material suppliers and Pharmaceutical customers and manages the Distribution of APIs, Excipients, Intermediates, as well as Base chemicals with Value-Added Services. We serve the market with our entrepreneurial mindset & vision at the highest quality standard. We actively listen to our partners needs and add value with our customized solutions, acting as a one-stop-shop for the pharmaceutical industry.

In this role, you will lead Brenntag’s relationship with our largest pharmaceutical customers at a global level. You will create and develop projects that can be implemented and co-ordinated through the local teams to achieve Brenntag’s overall financial goals.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To engage with assigned customers on a global level, and to build a detailed understanding of the customers organisation, operations, culture, capabilities, and strategy globally
• Create and implement a global strategy/plan for your accounts incorporating and in line with Brenntag global strategy for the Pharmaceutical industry
• Engage the customer in global projects that cover all functions of our business, be that commercial, operations, value added services, quality, legal and/or any others that adds value to the customer relationship. 
• To co-ordinate and manager global projects, utilising local expertise and knowledge in the regional structure to best present Brenntag as a global partner. 
• To engage customers at a technical level, and where needed involve appropriate technical experts from within Brenntag’s wider Pharmaceutical team (TSM and IMM for example). 
• To monitor and appraise the wider Pharmaceutical marketplace for companies who may present opportunity and warrant consideration for future GPA status, including competition swot. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Education in relevant life science or commercial disciplines
• Significant experience and proven success in account management, or key account management within the life science sector. Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical or Chemical sectors preferable
• Experience and success in significant commercial project management
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, self-motivated and innovative 
• Able to communicate in English, both spoken and written; local language beneficial
• Willing to undertake significant global travel

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
• Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
• A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you
• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
• Benefit from free employee parking, convenient transport connections, and a corporate public transport ticket
• Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag

We look forward receiving your application.

Peter Hochuli
+41 58 344 82 22

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.