Experienced Headhunter/KAM with partnership potential and interest in becoming part of our Life Science segment in our Zürich, Basel and Geneva-Lausanne regions

THE COMPANY

Since the founding of the company in 1993, SAM has grown to become the largest headhunting company in Scandinavia and a truly international company. But SAM is much more than traditional recruitment of executive staff, specialists and board members; it is a global concept based on SAM Know How; a unique analytical research tool that adds an intelligent dimension to the principle of applicant matching in national and international recruitment.

The SAM Group is represented globally in America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle-East and Africa. From the outset, it has been the company’s objective to create a new type of Management Company, characterized by effectiveness and commitment. This has been achieved through a partnership structure and by making maximum use of new technology. Starting from this formula, we have built up an effective organization. We do not labor under a heavy organizational structure, and we are ready at any time to respond quickly to opportunities as they arise.

We have undertaken assignments for a wide range of companies globally; from small, fledgling companies with a handful of employees to major companies with a workforce of thousands. All clients are serviced by experienced partners and headhunters who posses extensive insight and established networks within their specific area of expertise.

For a detailed description of SAM Switzerland please visit: www.samheadhunting.ch

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THE POSITION

We are searching for a Headhunter/KAM either with seniority from within the Life Science industry or solid experience from recruiting to the Life Science industry, and with the necessary drive to play an active role in the development of our Life Science segment locally.

Your primary responsibility will be to:

· take active part in the overall global development and implementation of the Life Science segment locally

· set and fulfil the expectations of relevant clients within the Life Science segment

· create relations and build bridge between contacts at the client and relevant colleagues

· take active part in relevant meetings and be a sparring partner in connection to e.g. job profiles, presentations and follow-ups

· coordinate cross border assignments, ensure that quality standards are being met and agreements respected

· develop and take ownership of action plans and budgets – in collaboration with the Life Science core group

· responsible for communicating monthly status, deviations from action plans or other relevant information

· has the ear to the ground and is informed about opportunities to expand relations, new assignments and changes in the client’s organization

· manage headhunting assignments from sale to successful completion

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate must have a proven theoretical and professional track record within the Life Science segment; alternatively you have solid experience from Life Science recruitment industry. In this position turnover is directly related to success, therefore it is crucial to have an established network, insight of and access to clients within the Life Science segment.

Furthermore the candidate must:

· have a BSc./MSc. degree within natural sciences and/or a commercial degree

· have relevant commercial experience (> 5 years) from one or more of the pharmaceutical industries, biotech, medicotech, veterinary Pharma business, diagnostic industry, or high-end food/enzyme industry – alternatively you have experience with clients within Life Science from a recruitment company

· a strong understanding of the life science business processes preferably within several disciplines e.g. Development (product or clinical), Discovery, Production, Sales/Marketing

· possess business development and sales experience; preferably from a previous position as KAM

· have effective communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate value propositions, results and conclusions

· be international oriented with great English skills both oral and written

· be innovative, structured, goal-oriented and have a nag for delivering quality

· a strong commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team

· fluent English and German or French

The Headhunter/KAM will be part of the 8 strong Swiss team and the position can be located anywhere in Switzerland.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

You will work as self-employed and obtain an attractive fee for completed assignments.

In addition to this you will have the opportunity to be offered partnership within the SAM Group and thereby benefit from growth in share values that is directly linked to your results.

For the right candidate this represents attractive earnings and a unique challenge for professional and personal development in a dynamic, ambitious, and informal international environment.

APPLICATION

Please forward your application and CV in English to the e-mail address below.

SAM Headhunting Switzerland

Niels Ellegaard

Tel. +41 22 752 08 18

Mobile +41 79 439 85 90

E-mail ne@samheadhunting.com