NNIT

Engagement Manager

NNIT  •  Basel, CH (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Engagement Manager

Switzerland - Basel

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Type of contract:Permanent
Location(s): Switzerland - Basel
Language(s):English, German, French
Mobility:Some Travel
Application Deadline: 30/09/2026

Engagement Manager:

At NNIT R&D, we
empower life sciences companies to navigate their digital transformation
journey across Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Safety. Combining deep domain
expertise with strong technology capabilities, we help our clients deliver
better outcomes for patients.
We are looking for an Engagement
Manager who thrives at the intersection of client delivery and commercial
growth.

This is a hands-on
role, where you will spend approximately 50% of your time working directly with
clients, advising and delivering within digital transformation initiatives.
The remaining time
will be focused on business development, sales collaboration, and shaping
NNIT’s R&D offerings.
You will operate
across domains such as, Regulatory
Affairs, Safety and Clinical, acting as a connector between domain experts,
clients, and NNIT’s sales organization, ensuring we translate market needs into
impactful solutions and tangible business.

This role is ideal for
someone who wants to own and develop client relationships end-to-end — from
identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to delivering high-quality
consulting engagements.

Your
Responsibilities as Engagement Manager in R&D

You will join an
international team of highly skilled consultants across Regulatory, Clinical,
and Safety, working with leading pharma and biotech companies across Europe.

Your key
responsibilities include:

  • Lead hands-on client engagements (≈50%)
    Deliver advisory, implementation, and optimization services within digital
    transformation programs across Regulatory, Safety and Clinical.
  • Act as a trusted client advisor
    Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and guide them on
    technology adoption, process optimization, and strategic direction.
  • Drive commercial growth in close
    collaboration with sales

    Proactively identify opportunities, shape client dialogues, and work
    closely with NNIT’s sales organization to convert pipeline into revenue.
  • Own and support presales activities
    Contribute to proposals, RfPs, and Statements of Work, ensuring
    high-quality and competitive offerings.
  • Shape and evolve NNIT’s R&D service
    offerings

    Translate market trends and client needs into scalable consulting,
    implementation, and managed service offerings.
  • Position NNIT as a leading EU advisory
    partner

    Contribute to thought leadership, industry engagement, and strategic
    positioning in the life sciences market.
  • Represent NNIT externally
    Participate in conferences, client events, and speaking engagements to
    strengthen NNIT’s market presence.

Your Qualifications
and Experience:

  • MSc degree in Life Sciences, Business, IT,
    or similar
  • 8+ years of experience in life sciences consulting (large or
    boutique consultancy preferred)
  • Proven track record in combining client
    delivery with business development
  • Strong experience with presales, RfPs, and
    SOW creation
  • Solid understanding of digital
    technologies in life sciences, particularly within Regulatory Affairs
    and/or Clinical
  • Experience driving digitalization and
    process optimization initiatives
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and
    ability to engage at senior levels
  • A hands-on, commercial, and proactive
    mindset with high ownership.

Fluency in English
(written and spoken) is required. German is a plus.

Why Join NNIT
R&D:

This is a unique
opportunity to take on a high-impact role where you will directly influence
both client success and NNIT’s growth in Europe.
You will work in an
environment that combines:

  • Strong domain expertise
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Close collaboration between consulting and
    sales
  • Real ownership of client relationships and
    outcomes

About NNIT R&D:

NNIT provides IT and
consulting services to the global life sciences industry and has been a trusted
partner for more than 25 years.
We are committed to
transforming R&D into a strategic, data-driven function by combining
advisory, implementation excellence, and managed services.

  • Recognized as a leading Regulatory Affairs
    consultancy by GENS & Associates
  • Ranked for strong business know-how and
    implementation capabilities (MyResearch)
  • Veeva Premier Services Partner and
    recognized by Everest Group
  • 100+ R&D consultants globally across
    EU, US, and Asia
  • 30+ active R&D clients, including Tier
    1 pharma companies
  • 1,700+ employees worldwide

Application and
Contact:

If you have questions,
please contact Head of R&D, Daniel Fittussy, at +45 30779013.
We review applications
and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as
soon as possible.

About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers.

NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,600 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively work to eliminate bias and ensure an inclusive workplace where everyone has the right to be seen and heard as they are. We invite interested candidates to apply, no matter their background.

In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications.

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About NNIT

NNIT is an international IT service provider offering IT consultancy and the development, implementation and outsourcing of IT services. We create value for private companies and public sector organisations by treating their IT as if it were our own. We use IT to support our clients’ daily operations and help them achieve their business goals.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Copenhagen, DK
Year Founded
1994
Website
nnit.com
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