General Manager Benelux

Novellas Healthcare; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Product launches

Collaborative leadership

Entrepreneurial environment

Competitive package

Job summary

Novellas Healthcare is seeking a General Manager Benelux to lead the Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg markets. You will shape local strategy, drive launches and lead a team to translate scientific progress into patient access and sustainable growth.

You will report to European leadership and collaborate across the international organisation. You will manage pricing, reimbursement and market access while building relations with authorities and payers, developing talent, and aligning Commercial,

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in pharma/biopharma.
• Proven track record in product launches and P&L management.
• Experience in pricing, reimbursement negotiations and market access.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• Master’s degree required; MBA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define Benelux strategy with full P&L responsibility and budgets.
• Lead product launches and translate strategy into sales/marketing actions.
• Drive pricing, reimbursement and market access initiatives in Belgium and Benelux.
• Recruit and develop the team in collaboration with HR.
• Align Commercial, Medical and Market Access teams and engage with authorities and payers.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Pricing negotiations

Team building

Education

Master’s degree

MBA (asset)

Job description

We are seeking a General Manager Benelux for a European biopharmaceutical company. The company develops and commercialises innovative medicines and is expanding its presence in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This opportunity allows an experienced leader to help shape the local strategy, product launches and team.

Vacancy information

As General Manager, you take overall responsibility for the Benelux strategy, business performance and further development of the organisation. Belgium is the initial commercial priority. You also develop an appropriate approach for the Netherlands and Luxembourg, considering the specific characteristics of each market.

You combine strategic insight with a pragmatic approach. You prepare product launches, lead Market Access and build a team that translates scientific advances into patient access and sustainable growth. You report to the Head of Europe & International Markets and work closely with the international organisation.

Key responsibilities

• You define the Benelux strategy and take full P&L responsibility, including budgets, forecasting and investment priorities.
• You lead the preparation and execution of product launches and translate the commercial strategy into concrete sales and marketing activities.
• You lead pricing, reimbursement and market access strategies and play an active role in negotiations with the relevant authorities and payers.
• You further develop the organisation, identify the expertise required and recruit the right people in partnership with HR.
• You align Commercial, Medical and Market Access teams and build relationships with healthcare professionals, public authorities and other key partners.
• You represent Benelux within the international organisation and ensure responsible business management and compliance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

• You have substantial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, for example as a General Manager, Business Unit Head or Commercial Director. Strong leaders from Market Access with proven commercial experience will also be considered.
• You have an in-depth understanding of the Belgian market. Experience in the Netherlands and responsibility across Benelux are strong assets.
• You have proven track record in product launches and P&L management.
• You have personally led pricing or reimbursement negotiations in Belgium and/or the Netherlands and can connect market access strategy with commercial execution.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English.
• You build and develop teams, work independently and take initiative within a lean organisation.
• You are results-oriented and entrepreneurial, listen to others and enjoy collaborating with international colleagues.
• Experience in CNS, psychiatry or cardiology is an advantage. You hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline; an MBA is an additional asset.

What do we offer

• A broad leadership role in which you help shape the direction and further development of the Benelux organisation.
• The opportunity to launch innovative medicines and help make them accessible to patients.
• Scope for your own initiative and direct collaboration with European and international leadership.
• An entrepreneurial working environment where colleagues share knowledge and support one another.
• A competitive remuneration package aligned with the responsibilities of the role and your experience.
• Personalised guidance from Novellas Healthcare throughout the selection process.

Novellas Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome every talent and do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristic.