General Manager : in DACH

subrosa Health & Capital group; München; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking a General Manager DACH to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, strong financial acumen, and fluency in both German and English. This role includes full P&L ownership and the responsibility of leading a cross-functional team to achieve commercial objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical industry required.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement regional strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Full P&L ownership for the DACH region.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Financial management

Market analysis

Team building

Process optimization

Ausbildung

University degree in Life Sciences or Business

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

General Manager DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

Location: Basel or Munich

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare

About the Company

Our client is a globally active pharmaceutical organization with a strong footprint across Europe and beyond. The company offers a diverse portfolio of medicines and is committed to innovation, accessibility, and patient-centered care. It continues to invest in research, development, and infrastructure to enhance healthcare delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Develop and implement a regional strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting and performance planning across key metrics including portfolio growth, talent development, product launches, and compliance.

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Full P&L ownership for the DACH region.
• Build agile commercial structures, including field force optimization and CRM-driven sales processes.
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain operations.

Market Development & Growth

• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and IP landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead product launches and business development initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the DACH region externally with customers, authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to regional leadership alignment and operational synergies.

People Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• University degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Industry Experience

• Extensive leadership experience within the pharmaceutical sector, ideally spanning both commercial and operational domains.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare systems in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in German and English is essential for effective cross-border collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Core Competencies

Results Orientation

• Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving and surpassing commercial objectives. Ensures strategic initiatives are executed with measurable impact and aligned with business goals.

Leadership & Team Development

• Proven ability to build, inspire, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. Cultivates a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Acumen

• Strong command of financial drivers including cost management, pricing strategy, revenue optimization, and full P&L ownership. Makes data-driven decisions to enhance profitability.

Operational Excellence

• Expert in designing and streamlining business processes. Adept at simplifying complexity and implementing scalable systems that drive agility and performance.