Ref 2581566 \| Date: 28 Sept 2026
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 commercial team in Switzerland.
This position is ideal for a candidate with a **strong scientific background** who would like to combine technical expertise with customer interaction and business development. You will work with a broad range of customers across Switzerland, including research institutions, laboratories, healthcare organizations and Life Sciences companies.
**Technical Sales Specialist – Life Sciences**
Your Responsibilities
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As a Technical Sales Specialist Genomics / qPCR, 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:
* Develop sales activities and identify new business opportunities across the Swiss market.
* Manage the full sales cycle, from initial customer contact and needs assessment through presentations, demonstrations, quotations and closing.
* Understand customers’ scientific and technical requirements and translate them into appropriate solutions.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying additional business opportunities.
* Provide technical and scientific support during customer discussions.
* Organize and participate in customer meetings, workshops, product demonstrations and training sessions.
* Work closely with internal sales, application and product specialists.
* Maintain accurate information regarding customers, opportunities and commercial activities within the CRM.
* Monitor market developments, competitors and emerging customer needs.
* Participate in seminars, exhibitions, congresses and other industry events when required.
Your Profile
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* **Strong scientific background in Life Sciences**; a Master's degree or equivalent scientific qualification is preferred.
* Several years of laboratory or technical experience within the Life Sciences field.
* **Very good knowledge of PCR technologies**, ideally including **qPCR and/or ddPCR**.
* Good knowledge and understanding of **immunology / immunohematology** and related laboratory technologies.
* At least a **first experience in sales, technical sales or a customer\-facing commercial position** within Life Sciences.
* Ability to understand complex scientific applications and discuss them confidently with technical customers.
* Strong communication, presentation and relationship\-building skills.
* Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.
* **Fluent German and English are mandatory.**
* **French is highly desirable** and will be considered a strong asset.
* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and travelling to customers when required.
* Valid driving licence.
The Opportunity
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This is a **permanent position offering 100% remote work**, with the opportunity to combine **science, technology and sales** in a highly specialized Life Sciences environment.
You will have significant autonomy in your role while remaining closely connected to a multidisciplinary team and customers throughout Switzerland.
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