Junior Scientific Account Manager Screener, Switzerland (CH-GDS-3010)
2008/07/30
Basel, Switzerland
Genedata’s expertise in research informatics combined with our open and scalable computational solutions makes us one of the leading developers of software specializing in discovery informatics for biotech, pharmaceuticals and the life sciences. Founded in 1997, Genedata is a privately held spin-off from Novartis. We are headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and have subsidiaries in Munich, Konstanz, Boston, San Francisco and Tokyo. We are also represented in Taiwan and Singapore.
Reference: CH-GDS-3010
The Position
We are looking for a Junior Scientific Account Manager (SAM) for our Genedata Screener® product line in pharmaceutical screening data analysis. This position is at the interface of our external customer projects and the internal development team.
Externally the SAM will support our growing business by delivering scientific pre-sales, consulting and implementation projects to our customers. He / she works with the customers through all phases of the sales cycle and along the entire project lifespan all the way through to the delivery. He / she identifies customer needs and maps them to capabilities of the software, defines appropriate service projects to fulfill unmet needs and manages their execution, supports our users as a domain expert in screening data analysis, and identifies new opportunities for growing our business with existing accounts.
Internally the SAM orchestrates the work of the implementation team, ensures the quality of implementation, guarantees adherence to budget and time lines, and supports the sales force with product expertise in customer presentations.
This position is based at our headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
Your Profile
To successfully fill this position you have a strong scientific background in one of the natural sciences (Diploma or Master’s degree in biology, bioinformatics, physics, or chemistry), excellent communication and presentation skills, you are fluent in English and have a solid knowledge of German. We require strong initiative and dedication to quality of work as well as the ability to interact productively with scientists and IT experts at our customers’ facilities. Practical experience in software development as well as a good understanding of scientific data analysis are required. A background in statistics would be a plus.
Technical familiarity with UNIX systems and at least one programming or scripting language are definite advantages. In addition to an academic degree, the ideal candidate has two to four years project management experience in the software, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
This interdisciplinary, multi-faceted position at the interface between professional service projects for our customers, outbound sales activities, and coordination of internal development resources offers an exciting opportunity to promote and support a successful, cutting-edge software system. The position offers a high level of interactivity and responsibility in a growing company, and the opportunity to work as part of a strong international team.
Please submit your CV along with the reference number to: recruitment@genedata.com
Please note: As a general policy, Genedata only accepts CVs directly from candidates. Personnel recruitment agencies need not respond.