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Shape the future of diagnostics – join our leadership team!
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG is an internationally active and growing life sciences company headquartered in Schönenbuch, near Basel, Switzerland. With 50 years of excellence in in\-vitro diagnostics (IVD), we develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative diagnostic solutions trusted by hospitals and laboratories around the world.
To support our commercial and marketing activities, we are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail\-oriented professional as:
Congress \& Tender Management Specialist (m/w/d) 100%
In this multifaceted commercial role, you will be responsible for planning and executing professional congresses, trade shows, customer events, and educational programs while coordinating the end\-to\-end management of public and private tenders. You will act as a key organizational hub, collaborating closely with cross\-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Customer Service) to drive brand visibility and commercial success in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Your Role – Strategic. Global. Impactful.
Event \& Congress Management:
- Event Execution: Plan, organize, and execute national and international congresses, trade shows, symposiums, workshops, and customer events from concept through post\-event evaluation.
- Logistics \& Partner Coordination: Coordinate event logistics, venue selection, booth/exhibitor presence, travel arrangements, and speaker management with internal partners, agencies, and vendors.
- Budget \& ROI Management: Develop and monitor event budgets to ensure cost efficiency, compliance with industry regulations, and measurable return on investment (ROI) using predefined KPIs.
- Stakeholder \& Sponsorship Engagement: Represent BÜHLMANN professionally to healthcare professionals (HCPs), scientific societies, and event organizers while coordinating sponsorship opportunities.
Tender Management:
- Opportunity Identification: Monitor relevant public and private tender portals to identify business opportunities across designated markets.
- Tender Submission \& Quality: Coordinate the compilation, review, and timely submission of compliant tender responses and bids.
- Cross\-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Customer Service to align pricing, documentation, and bid strategies.
- Database \& Analysis: Maintain tender databases, track outcomes, and deliver performance analysis to optimize future tender activities.
Your Profile – Visionary. Collaborative. Data\-driven.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: 3–5 years of experience in event/congress management or project management within MedTech, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, or Life Sciences.
- Tender Expertise: Experience in tender management, bid preparation, or public procurement in a regulated healthcare market is highly desirable.
- Project \& Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- IT \& Digital Tools: Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), CRM platforms, and project management tools ( , Asana).
- Communication \& Network: Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; team player with a solution\-oriented, self\-starter mindset.
- Languages \& Mobility: Fluency in English is required (German and/or French is a plus); willingness to travel internationally as needed.
What We Offer
- A versatile, high\-visibility role connecting event marketing and commercial tender operations in a growing IVD company.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with a collaborative culture, open communication, and flat hierarchies.
- Autonomy to lead distinct projects with high ownership and fast decision\-making processes.
- Comprehensive onboarding, modern infrastructure at our headquarters in Schönenbuch, and attractive employee benefits.
Are you ready to elevate a global diagnostics brand to the next level?
Then we look forward to receiving your application!
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