Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

In this role, you will be at the heart of our global operations—ensuring that critical medicines reach patients in over 100 countries efficiently and reliably.As part of the Corporate Customer Service, you will manage the end-to-end order process and act as a key interface between Octapharma and its international customers. Your work will directly contribute to the timely delivery of life-saving therapies worldwide.

Order Management & Customer Service

• Manage the full order lifecycle from receipt to delivery
• Monitor order status and proactively resolve issues
• Maintain daily communication with international customers

Export & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate global shipments and transport operations
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and Incoterms
• Collaborate with internal teams and logistics partners

Documentation & Trade Finance

• Prepare and manage shipping and export documentation
• Handle Letters of Credit and other trade finance instruments
• Support tender document preparation and submission

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Perform regular reporting and data tracking
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional projects
• Support the team with administrative and operational tasks

Your expertise and ideal skill set

You are a structured and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.

Required:

• Commercial education (or equivalent background)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customer service within export or international trade
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure
• Fluency in English and German

Nice to have:

• Diploma or degree in export, logistics, or international trade
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping processes
• French language skills
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Your department - where you make an impact

In this high-profile position you are the interface between Octapharma and its customers, worldwide.

You will be working as part of a young and energetic and motivated team in an international and highly dynamic environment

Become part of our team, gain hands-on experience and insight into the pharmaceutical industry

The opportunity to join a successful company in which innovation, people and entrepreneurship are the fundamentals of its success.

Thrive with us

• You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• Be rewarded with market-related salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions
  
  
  

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Please apply in English.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Mrs. X

Octapharma AG

Seidenstrasse 2, 8853 Lachen

T: +41 55 451 21 35

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