About ExcellGene

ExcellGene is a Swiss biologics development company based in Monthey, innovating in mammalian cell protein expression and bioprocess development. The company develops cell lines (CHO and HEK) and processes that enable biotech and pharmaceutical clients to produce proteins, from early research to clinical use. Its edge is speed and protein expression know-how. ExcellGene also licenses its own proprietary cell hosts, CHOExpress and HEKExpress.

ARCHIMED took a majority stake in ExcellGene in late 2025.

The role

ExcellGene is hiring a Vice President Product & Marketing to build its product and marketing function and drive the next phase of growth. This is a new role, reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and part of the Executive Leadership Team, to turn product & strategy into a clear offer and steady demand, working side by side with the Vice President of Global Business Development & Sales and the Chief Scientific & Technology Officer

Key responsibilities

• Market & customer insight: understand customers, market segments, competitors and emerging opportunities.
• Portfolio & product strategy: shape portfolio around market needs and ExcellGene’s scientific strengths.
• Positioning & value proposition: clearly articulate why customers should choose ExcellGene.
• Go-to-market: define and drive GTM strategies for core business and new growth areas.
• Demand creation: build effective lead-generation programs and targeted campaigns.
• Sales enablement: equip Sales with insights, messaging and tools to win.
• New growth platforms: identify and develop new organic opportunities and support the assessment and integration of potential acquisitions.
• Team leadership: lead and develop the Marketing & Product team (3 people).

This person will connect market, portfolio, positioning, go-to-market and lead generation. He/she will decide where ExcellGene plays, why it wins, and where the next growth platforms come from.

Requirements

Must have

• A scientific background and education, ideally combined with a business or marketing qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in product and marketing, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong product and marketing experience in biologics. Cell-line development or protein expression is highly valued.
• Experience in a CRO, CDMO or other scientific services business, selling development services alongside products.
• Product marketing and broader marketing, with go-to-market experience at both strategic and hands-on level.
• The ability to turn complex science into clear customer value and a sharp commercial offer.
• A start-up mindset: think strategically, do the work yourself and bring an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach.
• Strong cross-functional skills and the ability to work effectively with scientific, commercial and operational teams.

Nice to have

• Good understanding of the US market and of Asian markets (India is a plus).

Benefits

• Location: Monthey, Switzerland
• Working model: Hybrid, on site 3 days per week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday

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