Insourcing Solutions Specialist Germany/ Northern Europe

Insourcing Solutions Specialist Germany/ Northern Europe (Master in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Management or similar)About Charles RiverCharles River Laboratories is a global leader in research and development services, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic partners in accelerating the discovery and development of new therapies. Our work ultimately helps improve human health worldwide.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced senior professional to join our European Business Development & Operations team. As an Charles River Insourcing Solutions Specialist you are Reporting to the Associate Director & Business Development Manager Europe, you will play a key role in driving business growth while ensuring operational excellence at client sites.You will identify new business opportunities and market potential within a defined portfolio, contribute to the development of strategic sales pipelines, and take responsibility for the operational delivery and leadership of on-site teams.The role is highly flexible, with a strong home-office component. Candidates must be based in Switzerland or Germany and be willing to travel regularly across Europe.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive new business development initiatives, including upselling and cross-selling with existing clientsContribute to strategic deal teams to deliver an outstanding customer experienceMonitor market trends, competitive dynamics and emerging opportunitiesRepresent Charles River as a trusted, senior partner to key clients and stakeholdersSupport pricing strategies, business cases and tender processesLead and develop operational teams, fostering performance, engagement and leadership capabilityEnsure operational excellence, contractual compliance and KPI performance at client sitesInitiate and lead efficiency, process improvement and cost-optimization projectsYour ProfileMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Management or a related fieldProven experience in business development, operations management or a comparable senior roleStrong project management and analytical skillsExcellent presentation and stakeholder management capabilitiesFluency in English and German; Italian is an advantageStrategic mindset, strong leadership skills and a high level of autonomyFlexibility and willingness to work in an international, travel-oriented role jidb1e01ccpn jit0207pn jiy26pn