General Manager, Germany (m/f/d)

Leo Pharma GmbH; Neu-Isenburg; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma Germany leads the dermatology portfolio with full P&L responsibility, translating global strategy into local priorities to drive sustainable growth. The role focuses on launching innovations, growing existing products and strengthening partnerships with healthcare professionals and patient organisations.

We seek senior pharmaceutical leadership, fluent in German and English, who can scale teams, drive transformational change and ensure compliance across the affiliate.

Qualifications

• Senior pharmaceutical leadership in a major market.
• Experience launching/growing biologic or innovative therapies.
• Proven ability to scale commercial teams and lead transformations.
• Portfolio lifecycle management and diverse go-to-market models.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for LEO Pharma Germany with full P&L responsibility.
• Translate global strategy into local priorities and sustainable growth.
• Lead organizational capability, recruit and develop talent.
• Advance patient impact and partnerships with healthcare professionals and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes and company values.

Skills

P&L management

Strategic leadership

German fluency

English fluency

AI in sales

Job description

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Field of work: General & Corporate Affairs

Lead with purpose. Drive patient-centred solutions. Shape the future of medical dermatology in Germany.

Ready to combine commercial ambition with meaningful impact? At LEO Pharma, this is your opportunity to lead our German affiliate, develop talented people and turn innovation into sustainable business growth.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology—where collaboration, curiosity and the courage to explore new possibilities shape how we work.

Your role

As General Manager, you will set the direction for LEO Pharma Germany, with full P&L responsibility for the German dermatology business and legal accountability across the affiliate. Reporting to the EVP International Operations, you will translate global strategy into local priorities, deliver sustainable growth and champion patient-centred solutions. You will also strengthen LEO Pharma’s role as a trusted partner in the German dermatology ecosystem.

Your priorities will be to:

• Deliver sustainable growth: Own business performance, profitability and portfolio lifecycle management.
• Lead launch excellence: Prepare the organisation for innovative products while growing the established portfolio.
• Advance commercial innovation: Develop effective go-to-market models, digital customer engagement and the affiliate’s AI agenda.
• Build organisational capability: Recruit, develop and engage talent, leading change with clear accountability.
• Advance patient impact and partnerships: Drive patient-centred solutions and strengthen LEO Pharma’s contribution to the German dermatology ecosystem through collaboration with healthcare professionals, patient organisations, authorities and other key partners.

Across these priorities, you will ensure that business decisions, partnerships and ways of working uphold applicable laws, industry codes and LEO Pharma’s values.

The role offers the scope to shape country strategy and contribute beyond Germany through international leadership forums and global commercial initiatives.

You bring senior pharmaceutical leadership experience and the ability to connect strategy, commercial execution and organisational development. Your experience includes:

• Leading a pharmaceutical business in a major market, with a successful track record of P&L responsibility.
• Launching and/or growing biologic, immunology or other innovative therapies.
• Scaling commercial teams and delivering transformation, restructuring or change programmes.
• Managing portfolio lifecycles, implementing diverse go-to-market models and applying AI in commercial settings.
• Experience collaborating across international, multicultural matrix organisations, with fluency in German and English, both spoken and written.

You combine strategic thinking with curiosity and sound judgement, giving people clear direction while navigating complexity and change. Your leadership builds engagement, encourages innovation and makes accountability and compliance part of everyday performance.

Your new team

You will lead 10–14 direct reports and work across the German affiliate, partnering with global colleagues in Medical Affairs, Finance, HR, Compliance and other support functions. Collaboration with works councils and employee groups will also be an important part of your network. Together, you will build capabilities, strengthen engagement and deliver shared commercial priorities.

Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Curiosity Beyond

Different perspectives help us thrive and innovate. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need reasonable accommodations during recruitment or at work, please contact [HR contact/email] to discuss your needs.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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