Senior Business Unit (m/f/d) Liver Disease

Gilead Sciences; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Unit Lead to spearhead their Liver Disease segment in Munich. This pivotal role involves leading a cross-functional team, driving marketing and sales strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, with proven leadership skills and a track record of successful product launches. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving global health outcomes and make a significant impact in the field of liver diseases.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree preferred, with relevant pharmaceutical market knowledge.
• Experience in marketing & sales strategy and operations essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Liver Disease cross-functional team to drive business objectives.
• Develop and execute commercial strategy for the Liver Disease portfolio.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Marketing Strategy

Sales Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Budget Management

Ausbildung

Advanced Science Degree (MD, Pharm D, PhD)

Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Unit Leadwho will be based in our German affiliate located in Martinsried/Munich andwill lead and manage the Liver Disease business unit.

The BU Lead will have overall responsibility for Strategy, Sales & Marketing and will lead the cross-functional team to drive the Liver Disease business forward.

The position reports to the General Manager and will be a member of the German Leadership team.

This is a key leadership position for the affiliate:

Essential Functions

• Lead the LD cross-functional team providing vision, motivation, support and coaching to drive the business and achieve our commercial objectives
• Drive development and execution of commercial strategy and action plans for LD portfolio
• Lead & ensure well-functioning marketing & sales team
• Drive Operational Excellence in marketing & sales efforts and business/forecast planning
• Develop, implement, and maintain the required infrastructure to meet business goals
• Establish effective working relationships with opinion leaders and other key stakeholders & be recognised as trusted and preferred partner in LD care
• Partner with Medical Affairs to ensure effective development and implementation of strategies
• Partner with Government Affairs and Public Affairs to ensure a positive policy environment
• Partner with Market Access for all impending launches and to ensure access and competitiveness
• Create an environment in which every member of the team has an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their tenure or standing within the organization
• Participate actively in the German leadership team and contribute to this high performing team to drive business forward in Germany
• Represent the German leadership team and German market perspective in international launch, project teams and actively shape global strategy as part of a global commercialization team
• Represent the leadership team of Gilead Germany internally and externally
• Role model Leadership Essentials and support strong Gilead culture and Core Values

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

In order to be successful in this exciting and challenging position, the ideal candidate should possess the following key competencies and experience:

• Advanced science degree (MD, Pharm D, PhD, business administration) preferred
• Relevant knowledge of the German pharmaceutical market and experience with the German reimbursement system (or demonstrated ability to gain and develop knowledge rapidly).
• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience to include expertise in marketing & sales strategy and operations
• Field sales management or other field-based management experience is essential
• LVD Therapeutic Area Experience is desired.
• Previous Business Unit Leadership experience owning a P/L is essential
• Previous experience in above market (regional or global) in Therapeutic Area or Brand setting is highly desired
• Proven mobility or relevant leadership experiences in other markets are a plus
• Demonstrated track record of marketing success, as demonstrated by successful product launches and/or sustained commercial growth; knowledge and experience in the relevant specialty care markets are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, develop and implement multi-dimensional marketing and business plans
• Experience with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities
• Track record of successful budget management with an understanding of revenue forecasting and expense budget planning and tracking
• Proven planning skills, routinely anticipates and plans for alternative scenarios
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, internally and externally
• Extensive understanding and network of key healthcare stakeholders
• Ability to lead, work in and contribute to high performance cross functional teams
• Good communication and presentation skills and experience
• Consistently engages and motivates others to create energy and enthusiasm and commitment to an inspiring vision
• A visionary leader and motivator that the team willingly wants to follow.
• Coaches and develops direct reports and cross-functional teams to sustained growth and success.
• Excellent and demonstrable command of written and spoken German and English and proficiency at communicating verbally and in written form.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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