Europe General Manager, Biotech Client

Platform&Co; München; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Equity participation

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Platform&Co is seeking a General Manager for Europe to lead strategic expansion, build regional partnerships, and operate across regulatory and commercial domains in a fast-moving biotech environment.

The role requires Mandarin proficiency, English and another European language, and a track record of scaling regional operations for global companies. A hands-on executive who can bridge China and Europe will thrive in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors.
• Deep understanding of European regulatory environments, market dynamics, and industry networks.
• Proven record in establishing and scaling regional operations or subsidiaries for global companies.
• Strong business development acumen in partnerships, licensing, or M&A.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute European growth strategy, including market entry and regulatory pathways.
• Establish and lead the European headquarters and team across commercial, medical, regulatory and BD functions.
• Build strong relationships with biotech/pharma partners, academia, investors, and government bodies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities, licensing deals, and collaborations for sustainable growth.
• Bridge between Chinese headquarters and European stakeholders to ensure aligned strategy and culture.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, regulatory meetings, and media engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-cultural communication

Mandarin

English language

European languages

Job description

About the job Europe General Manager, Biotech Client

Job Title: General Manager, Europe

Flexible Location:in anyMajor European City e.g., Munich, Paris, Amsterdam, and so on

About our client

The clientis a fast-growing biotechnology innovator committed to developing customisableautomated platformsthat would transform how research is being conductedworldwide.

With cutting-edge R&D, robust manufacturing capabilities, and a rapidly expanding international footprint, we are entering an exciting new chapter establishing a strong presence in Europe to accelerate innovation and global access.

Join them as we build the bridge between East and West, advancing science that knows no borders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial General Manager, Europe to spearhead the client's expansion and operations across the region. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role ideal for a dynamic executive who thrives in fast-moving, high-impact environments.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping our European strategy, building regional partnerships, driving market entry, and representing the company's vision to stakeholders, regulators, and collaborators across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Expansion: Develop and execute European growth strategy, including market entry, partnerships, and regulatory pathways.

Leadership & Operations: Establish and lead the European headquarters and team, ensuring operational excellence across functions such as commercial, medical, regulatory, and business development.

Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with biotech and pharma partners, academic institutions, investors, and government bodies.

Commercial Growth: Identify and pursue business opportunities, licensing deals, and collaborations that drive sustainable growth.

Cultural Integration: Serve as the key bridge between Chinese headquarters and European stakeholders, ensuring alignment in strategy, culture, and communication.

Public Representation: Represent the companyat industry conferences, regulatory meetings, and media engagements, enhancing our visibility and credibility in Europe.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors.

Deep understanding of European regulatory environments, market dynamics, and industry networks.

Proven record in establishing and scaling regional operations or subsidiaries for global companies.

Strong business development acumen experience in partnerships, licensing, or M&A is a plus.

• Native proficiency in Mandarin; Fluency in English AND another European language is a strong advantage. The role would require regular interactions with China and Singapore based counterparts in both Commercial and R&D functions.

Entrepreneurial mindset agile, strategic, and comfortable building from the ground up.

Why Join the client?

Lead a major global expansion: Shape the company's European strategy from day one.

Work at the cutting edge: Collaborate with world-class scientists and global partners developing breakthrough therapies.

Cross-cultural innovation: Be the voice of Europe in a company that values international collaboration and diversity.

Attractive package: Competitive executive compensation, equity participation, and long-term growth opportunities.