Senior Project and Business Development Manager for the chemical and pharmaceutical Industry - DE/EN-FR (M/F)

Who are we?

We are an engineering group and a key player in the fields of building, water, energy, environment, industry, and mobility.
100% owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: practicing a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and executing with commitment.

Our 10,000 employees, spread across more than 40 countries, create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing strategic challenges for both the planet and humanity. Our teams operate on a human scale, fostering close relationships, daily interactions, and knowledge sharing.

As part of this position, you will be joining ARTELIA INDUSTRIE, which consists of 850 passionate employees across more than 30 locations in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Together, we design, adapt, and modernize industrial facilities to meet the challenges of tomorrow: production, economic performance, energy transition, and installation safety.

• Recognized expertise: We excel in implementing various production processes by leveraging our in-depth expertise in equipment, piping, mechanics, electricity, instrumentation, automation, metal structures, civil engineering, and construction.
• A diverse range of activities, from large-scale projects to local initiatives: Our teams work in strategic sectors such as Refining and Carbon Recycling, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Gas, Offshore, Aerospace, Rail, Shipbuilding and Space, Steelmaking, Mining, Microelectronics, and Defense.

For ease of reading, inclusive writing has not been used in this job posting; the masculine form applies equally to women, men, and non-binary individuals.

Position:

To support the expansion of our Basel office, ARTELIA Industrie Suisse SA is looking for a Senior Project & Business Development Manager acting as Deputy Agency Director for the Basel region.

This role combines business development, project/portfolio management, and local office leadership within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Reporting to the Office Director and Swiss management, you will contribute directly to the growth of our activities in one of Switzerland’s major industrial hubs.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop ARTELIA’s presence in the Basel industrial ecosystem (BS, BL, AG, SO, BE)
• Leverage and expand your professional network to generate new business opportunities
• Lead commercial activities from first contact to contract signature
• Act as the main local contact for clients

• Support the operational management of the Pratteln office as Deputy Agency Director
• Contribute to strategic development of regional activities
• Participate in recruitment and resource management (with HR support)

Project & Portfolio Management

• Manage and supervise a portfolio of engineering projects
• Lead projects as Project Manager when required
• Ensure technical, financial, quality, and HSE performance
• Prepare technical documentation, cost estimates, and project schedules

Profile

Education & Experience

• Engineering degree (HES, ETH/EPFL or equivalent), preferably in chemical, pharmaceutical or process engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering or EPCM project management in chemical, pharmaceutical or process industries
• Experience in business development, client acquisition, or senior project/portfolio management
• Proven experience in team and resource management
• Strong and active network in the Basel industrial region (essential)

Skills

• Strong leadership and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent client relationship and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial and project delivery focus
• Languages: Fluent German, English: Minimum B2, French: A strong asset but not mandatory

What We Offer

• Strategic leadership role with high autonomy
• Opportunity to shape and grow ARTELIA’s Basel activities
• Dynamic and collaborative environment within an international engineering group
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Regional travel required (Northwestern Switzerland)

• Permanent full-time position