CEO — RB Pharma (Pharmaceutical Distribution)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal · Flexible/remote with travel
Industry: Pharmaceutical wholesale distribution · Intra-EU import
Type: Full-time · Executive
About RB Pharma
RB Pharma is a Portuguese pharmaceutical distribution and import company, licensed to operate in the human-medicines wholesale market. We act as a sourcing partner for healthcare professional clients, with a focus on availability, transparency and regulatory compliance.
We are strengthening our executive leadership to accelerate the company's next growth phase, backed by a consolidated digital infrastructure (Odoo ERP, proprietary CRM, integration with a B2B procurement platform) and an expanding intra-EU supplier network.
The mission
As CEO, you will hold full responsibility for the executive management of the company: P&L, commercial operations, supplier and client relationships, regulatory compliance (GDP, INFARMED), team leadership and execution of the growth strategy.
In the first 12 months we expect you to:
- Consolidate commercial operations and the European supplier portfolio
- Ensure full compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and manage the relationship with INFARMED
- Evolve operations on top of the already-implemented Odoo ERP and the CRM dashboard in development
- Define and execute the plan for commercial expansion and international sourcing
The profile we are looking for
Essential experience
- Minimum 8 years in executive leadership roles in the pharmaceutical sector, focused on wholesale distribution, import or trading of medicines
- Proven P&L management track record in an SME environment
- Deep knowledge of the Portuguese and European regulatory framework: GDP, INFARMED licensing, ALCOA+, pharmacovigilance applied to distribution
- Hands‑on experience in intra‑EU pharmaceutical sourcing (wholesalers, parallel importers, regional distributors)
- Comfort with ERP systems — prior experience with Odoo is a plus
Management skills
- Leadership of teams in an SME structure, with autonomy and direct accountability
- Ability to simultaneously manage commercial, regulatory and financial fronts
- Strong relational profile for negotiation with international suppliers, professional clients and regulatory authorities
- Rigor in compliance and documentation — this sector does not forgive shortcuts
Nice to have
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Management or equivalent
- Prior experience as Technical Director or GDP Quality Manager before transitioning to executive roles
- Established network with European pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors
- Fluency in Portuguese and English; French, Spanish or German are a plus
What we offer
- Full executive autonomy, with end‑to‑end responsibility for operations
- Flexible and remote work arrangement, with travel to headquarters in Lisbon and to suppliers/clients when needed
- Modern digital infrastructure (Odoo, CRM, B2B procurement platform) that frees executive bandwidth from operational micro‑management
- Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and experience — to be discussed
- A growing business, with the opportunity to shape the company's next phase
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.