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Scope

To support our continuous growth, we are looking for a Key Account Manager to strengthen our Sales Team.

Your mission

You will join a dynamic team of 10 professionals dedicated to business development and you will report directly to the Sales Manager.

In this role, you will mainly interact with R&D leaders from the (bio)pharmaceutical industry to maintain relationships with an existing portfolio of clients as well as to develop your own network with the goal of acquiring new customers and consolidate business.

You will be responsible for:

  • maintaining and expanding an existing client portfolio within the (bio)pharmaceutical industry:
    • building new business opportunities by networking and prospecting R&D leaders ;
    • representing the company at scientific events (conferences, symposia) ;
    • meeting clients on-site for presentations and technical discussions ;
    • organising and hosting visits at Quality Assistance.
  • assessing client needs to initiate quotation process accordingly ;
  • preparing and negotiating business proposals based on internal technical input ;
  • collaborating with Scientific Operations to ensure efficient customer relationship and project management ;
  • participating in overall biopharma R&D market monitoring to provide input to our Business Development team.

Your profile

Required:

  • University degree in Life Sciences ;

  • Relevant experience in a similar role ;

  • Fluent in French and proficient in English, B2 level ;

  • Strong ability to prospect and create new contacts ;

  • Customer-oriented with excellent communication and influencing skills ; 

  • High energy, performance-driven, and well-organized ;

  • Willing to travel frequently. 

Pluses:

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development ;

  • German proficiency.

 

Why join Quality Assistance?

 

At Quality Assistance, we believe that professional fulfilment starts with the quality of human relationships. Here, everyone thrives in an environment built on mutual respect, kindness and collaboration.

Join our analytical CRO and help accelerate access to innovative medicines. Our ambition is clear: putting science at the service of health, to meet patients’ needs faster and more efficiently.

By joining us, you will benefit from a competitive salary package aligned with industry standards, including numerous extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, hospitalisation and outpatient care insurance, group insurance, bonus scheme).

From day one, you will follow a comprehensive training programme designed to develop your skills and support your career growth. Because helping our people grow also means contributing to research.

Did you know that in 2024 we welcomed, onboarded and trained 27 new colleagues? We also promoted 30 employees internally (vertical mobility), and 5 positions were filled by internal candidates.

Employee well-being is a top priority for us. We create plenty of opportunities for you to settle into your new work environment and get to know your colleagues (after-work events, sports and leisure activities, team buildings, departmental dinners, year-end parties, BBQs, family events, and more).

You will also enjoy many free perks that make a real difference every day: fitness classes, fresh fruit available on site, and up to four complimentary car washes per year. Want to make life easier? Practical services such as lunch and bread delivery or ironing via service vouchers are also available.

Join a company that listens to your needs and values your ideas!

10 reasons to join

About Quality Assistance

Quality Assistance is a leading Belgian Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing the pharmaceutical industry with the full range of analytical services required by EMA and FDA regulations for the development and commercialisation of innovative medicines for human use.

From the end of the screening phase through to drug registration, across non-clinical and clinical stages, Quality Assistance delivers tailored solutions:

  • We design analytical protocols;
  • We develop specific analytical methods;
  • We conduct characterisation, stability and pharmacokinetic studies, biomarker and immunogenicity testing, as well as batch control.

These analyses ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of the products entrusted to us by our clients.
With over 40 years of expertise in analytical sciences, Quality Assistance holds a unique position in the global market thanks to:

  • The centralisation of all our laboratories on a single site (Donstiennes, Belgium);
  • 270 highly qualified professionals;
  • A broad range of analytical techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.

Our working environment complies with GMP, GLP and GCLP/GCP standards.
Visit https://www.quality-assistance.com/quality-assistance/leading-analytical-cro to learn more.