Regional Operations Director APAC

Servier France; Suresnes; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month bonus

Leave and RTT days

Pension & health benefits

Remote work options depending on role

On-site restaurant and activities

Job summary

Servier France in Suresnes seeks a Regional Operations Director APAC to bridge Headquarters with regional affiliates, prioritizing India and Vietnam, and driving strategic alignment and transformation across the region.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, shape the 3YP, and promote operational excellence while traveling to affiliates as required. This is a high-impact leadership role within a global pharma group committed to therapeutic progress.

Qualifications

• Advanced business or scientific degree (MBA, MS, Ph.D. preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience leading large, cross-functional projects.
• International experience is highly preferred.
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory; others are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic alignment between HQ and regional affiliates, focusing on India and Vietnam.
• Lead complex transformation projects and drive operational excellence.
• Contribute to Three-Year Plan and long-term strategic reflections.
• Support General Managers in solving challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Lead regional communities to share best practices and foster innovation.

Skills

Pharma operations expertise

Organizational change

Business acumen

Oncology/CMVD experience

Fluent English

Education

Advanced degree (MBA/MS/PhD)

Job description

Date posted: Sep 30, 2026

City: Suresnes

Country/Region: FR

Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 12872

Regional Operations Director APAC

We are a human-sized, international, and independent pharmaceutical group, governed by a Foundation. Our unique model is a source of pride, but above all, it allows us to fully serve our mission: “Committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients.”

Today, a global leader in cardiology, we have chosen to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by 2030, targeting hard-to-treat cancers and dedicating more than 70% of our R&D budget to this area. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us. We pursue this challenge alongside the development of our generics business, ensuring access to quality care for all, at a lower cost.

Who are we? More than 20,000 passionate individuals from over 50 nationalities, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every day, we move forward with and for patients, with and for our teams, guided by the desire to care, to take risks, to grow, and to commit ourselves to be useful to those in need.

Come experience and help bring our commitment to life: #MovedByYou

www.servier.com

Regional Operations Director APAC

About The Role

As Regional Operations Director (ROD), you will be a strategic bridge between our Global Headquarters and regional affiliates, with a specific focus on driving success in two of our key markets: India and Vietnam. You will ensure strategic alignment, lead complex transformation projects, and foster operational excellence to transform patients' lives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Strategic Support: Drive the execution of key initiatives and challenges ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure local affiliate priorities are consistent with global requirements and regional strategy.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the Three-Year Plan (3YP) and long-term strategic reflections for the affiliates, identifying growth opportunities and operational improvements.
• Operational Excellence: Actively participate in the operational life of affiliates, supporting General Managers in solving complex challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Transformation Leadership: Lead local pilot projects and transformation initiatives related to digitalization, process simplification, and Business Excellence.
• HQ-Affiliate Interface: Serve as the primary communication link between Headquarters and the region, ensuring visibility of affiliate achievements and challenges to global leadership.
• Knowledge Sharing & Community Engagement: Lead regional communities to stimulate the sharing of best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to affiliates will be required.

Your Profile

• Education: Advanced business or scientific degree (MBA, MS, Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a similar environment with a proven track record of leading large, complex, cross-functional projects. International experience is highly preferred.
• Hard Skills:
  • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical affiliate operations and business environments.
  • Expertise in leading organizational change, transformation, and operational excellence.
  • Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
  • Experience in Oncology and CMVD is a strong asset.
  • Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory. Other languages are a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional cross-cultural communication and diplomacy skills.
  • Strategic vision with the ability to think "outside the box."
  • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence without direct authority.
  • High level of autonomy, resilience, and a results-oriented mindset.
  • Agility to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments.

Why Join Us

Join us in a high-impact leadership role as we accelerate our growth across the APAC region. You will help shaping operational strategies and the platform to drive meaningful change in a multicultural environment. You will contribute to a collective mission where your leadership directly impacts your ability to bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients.

Our Benefits

• 13th-month salary, contribution to results bonus, profit-sharing / employee participation, and transportation allowance.
• 27 days of paid leave, plus 24 RTT days (reduced working hours).
• Supplemental pension plan, health insurance with 60% company contribution, and a comprehensive provident scheme.
• Flexible remote work options depending on the role.
• On-site company restaurant, and a wide range of employee committee (CSE) activities and associations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us.