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Life Science Consultant at Gi Life Sciences Our client, a global leader in the healthcare industry, specializes in delivering high-quality products and services to customers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, our client continues to grow and offer exceptional solutions to pharmacies, drugstores, and field forces. We are currently seeking a Key Account / Sales Operations Manager to join their team in Zug.
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
As Key Account / Sales Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the strategic partnership with the company’s distributors. Your role will combine account management, sales planning, and supply chain coordination. Success will be measured not only by how much product is sold in, but also by ensuring efficient sell-out and optimal stock management.
Build and maintain a strong relationship with the distributors, acting as the main point of contact.
Negotiate commercial terms, annual business plans, pricing, and promotional activities.
Monitor and analyze sell-in, sell-out, stock levels, and KPIs to ensure business objectives are met.
Support sales forecasting and demand planning by consolidating and analyzing data inputs (sell-in, sell-out, inventory, market trends).
Align sales forecasts with supply chain to guarantee availability without overstocking or expiry risks.
Track stock dates, batch lifecycles, and demand trends to prevent write-offs and maximize efficiency.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align data insights with business priorities.
Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and market growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, demand planning, finance, marketing, and regulatory teams.
Develop and maintain analytical dashboards and performance reports across Wholesaler and Mass Market
Your Profile
Experience: Min. 3 years in Consumer Health, Pharma, or FMCG, ideally with exposure to both sales and supply chain/demand planning.
Commercial mindset: Strong sales, negotiation and account management skills.
Analytical ability: Confident working with KPIs, sales data, forecasts, and inventory management.
Industry knowledge: Understanding of distributor dynamics and pharma/OTC market.
German fluent with ability to understand Swiss German, English (business fluent).
Tools: Solid skills in Excel, ERP, and reporting systems.
Why Join Our Client: This is an exciting opportunity to work for a globally recognized company where you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team. Our client offers a collaborative work environment and the chance to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Your application Please apply online. For more information about the position, feel free to contact your Gi consultant: Marta Castellano, MSc Biochemistry (marta.castellano@gigroup.com; +41 76 342 57 90).
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Supply Chain
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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