Vice President, General Manager France

subrosa Health & Capital group; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biopharma company is looking for a Vice President, General Manager France to oversee operations and P&L. This role involves leading the expansion and commercialization of innovative oncological therapies, building a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance across all activities in France. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership experience in the biopharma industry, strong knowledge of the French market, and fluency in French and English. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's presence in France.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in the French biopharma industry with P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of French market and oncology.
• Experience in shaping regional strategy and influencing policy.

Responsabilités

• Lead the expansion in France and commercialization plans.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team aligned with global objectives.
• Ensure compliance and operational excellence across French activities.

Connaissances

Leadership in biopharma industry

Market access strategies

Fluency in French and English

Communication skills

Formation

Advanced degree in life sciences or business

Description du poste

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be leading this exclusive search for a Vice President, General Manager France. Reporting to the SVP Head of Europe, this role is central to shaping the company’s presence in France and ensuring patients benefit from innovative oncological therapies. You will have full responsibility for France operations and P&L, while working closely with the European leadership team to bring strategy to life.

Vice President, General Manager France

This is a chance to :

• Lead the expansion in France and guide pre‑launch and commercialization plans.
• Build and inspire a high‑performing team, aligned with global objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders — government, regulators, payers, and medical leaders — to secure access and reimbursement.
• Represent the company in French healthcare forums and industry associations, advocating for patient‑centered policies.
• Drive product launches, market access strategies, and early access programs.
• Ensure compliance and operational excellence across all French activities.

What You Bring

• Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in the French biopharma industry, with P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of the French market, regulatory environment, and oncology (NSCLC, pancreatic, colorectal cancers; biomarkers / companion diagnostics).
• Experience shaping regional strategy, influencing policy, and building cross‑functional teams.
• Fluency in French and English; other European languages are a plus.
• A collaborative, authentic leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Energy and drive to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred

• Experience launching oncology products in France.
• Project management expertise / certification.
• Strong partnership experience with Development functions.

Please apply via LinkedIn to this exciting opportunity. We look forward to getting to know you and embarking on this journey together.