External Relations Manager, Tissue Donations 80-100%

Your position

• Develop and manage relationships with hospitals, clinics, eye banks, and other medical institutions to facilitate the donation of retinal tissues and other biospecimens.
• Act as the primary liaison between the research institute and external partners, including physicians, surgeons, and medical staff, to promote awareness and encourage participation in our tissue donation programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including research scientists and compliance officers, to ensure all donations are acquired ethically and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Create and execute strategic outreach plans to expand the network of participating centres and increase the volume and variety of biospecimen donations.
• Provide education and training to external partners on donation protocols, consent pro-cesses, and the impact of their contributions on medical research.
• Monitor and report on acquisition goals, program success metrics, and partner engage-ment.
• Represent the institute at conferences, symposia, and meetings to promote tissue donation programs and establish new collaborations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, donation regulations, and competitive landscape.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field from a University of Applied Science or a University Institution.
• 3+ years of experience as a pharmaceutical sales representative, medical sales repre-sentative, medical affairs manager, or similar role in a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of successful relationship management and sales achievement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to engage with diverse audi-ences, including medical professionals and institutional leaders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Passion for medical research and understanding of the importance of biospecimen dona-tion.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet with external partners and attend industry events.
• Fluent in German and English and Swiss German would be a plus.
Vor 30+ Tagen