Batterman Consulting Basel AG
Romanshorn
International Business Manager (100%)
- 20 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
Develop international markets | Strengthen partnerships | Shape sustainable growth
International Business Manager (100%)
For our client, a leading Swiss pharmaceutical company with an international focus and specialisation in scientifically based herbal medicines, we are seeking a committed, entrepreneurial-minded and communicative personality as International Business Manager.In this versatile role, you will take responsibility for the support and further development of international markets and business partnerships. You will identify new growth opportunities, develop sustainable business strategies together with international partners, and thus make an important contribution to the further expansion of the global market presence. In doing so, you combine international business development with sales, marketing and strategic project management.
Your area of responsibility
- Responsibility for the support, further development and sustainable expansion of existing international markets and business partnerships
- Development, implementation and monitoring of market-specific growth strategies in close cooperation with international licensing and distribution partners
- Identification and evaluation of new business opportunities as well as the establishment of strategic partnerships in selected international markets
- Active participation in international market entries, product launches and strategic business development projects
- Planning and conducting regular business reviews with international partners as well as jointly defining targeted growth and optimisation measures
- Conducting thorough market, competitor and portfolio analyses to identify new potentials and support strategic decisions
- Monitoring and analysing sales figures, revenue developments, sales forecasts and relevant market indicators and deriving appropriate measures
- Development and implementation of international marketing concepts, training materials, presentations and sales support tools
- Coordination of cross-departmental projects in close cooperation with internal departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Medical Marketing and Finance
- Continuous monitoring of international market and industry developments as well as preparation of corresponding recommendations for action for management
- Representation of the company at international specialist events, trade fairs and partner meetings as well as maintenance of a sustainable international network
Your profile
- Completed studies or equivalent training, preferably in business administration, life sciences, pharmacy, natural sciences or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in international business management, business development, sales, marketing or product management
- Ideally experience in the pharmaceutical industry, consumer healthcare, medical technology or a comparable internationally oriented environment
- Sound knowledge in supporting international business partners, sales companies or distributors
- Strong commercial understanding as well as the ability to analyse economic contexts and develop sustainable growth strategies
- Entrepreneurial thinking, independent and proactive personality with a strong sense of business opportunities and market potentials
- Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies as well as managing international projects
- Very good analytical, conceptual and organisational skills as well as a structured and goal-oriented way of working
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills as well as enjoyment in building and maintaining long-term business relationships
- Independent, proactive and solution-oriented personality with high initiative and strong implementation skills
- Team-oriented working style as well as the ability to successfully bring together different internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to undertake occasional international business trips amounting to around 10%
- German at native level and excellent English skills in spoken and written form; additional foreign languages are an advantage
Your benefits
- You can expect a responsible and varied position in a successful Swiss pharmaceutical company with an international focus and a scientifically based product portfolio.
- You will take responsibility for various international markets and business partnerships and can specifically contribute your experience in business development, sales and marketing.
- Thanks to a high degree of personal responsibility and entrepreneurial scope for design, you have the opportunity to actively drive new growth initiatives and sustainably shape international business development.
- You will become part of a newly organised, collegial team with five other employees and benefit from versatile collaboration with international business partners and internal departments.
