Country Manager – Mozambique

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in healthcare seeks a dynamic Country Manager to spearhead operations in Mozambique. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in the healthcare sector, proven success in market access, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role demands a Mozambican national, fluent in Portuguese and English, who can navigate the local healthcare landscape effectively.

Qualifications

• Mozambican national with legal right to work in Mozambique.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within healthcare or pharmaceuticals.
• Deep understanding of the Mozambican healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage country operations while ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Develop market access strategies to expand company’s footprint in Mozambique.
• Build relationships with funders, NGOs, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Market Access

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Senior Leadership Experience in Healthcare or Pharmaceuticals

Job description

Country Manager – Mozambique
Location:Maputo, Mozambique
Industry:Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
Company:Global Leader in the Healthcare Industry
Seniority Level:Senior Management

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a dynamic and experiencedCountry Managerto lead operations inMozambique. This is a high-impact leadership role focused onmarket access,strategic partnerships, andstakeholder engagementwithin the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the country operations, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market dynamics.
• Develop and execute market access strategies to expand the company’s footprint in Mozambique.
• Build and maintain strong relationships withfunders, NGOs, and key stakeholders, including theMinistry of Healthand other government bodies.
• Represent the company in high-level discussions and negotiations with public and private sector partners.
• Drive business development initiatives and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing local team.

Candidate Profile

• Mozambican nationalwith the legal right to work in Mozambique and the ability to travel as required.
• Proven experience in asenior leadership rolewithin thehealthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of theMozambican healthcare landscape, including regulatory frameworks and public health priorities.
• Strong network and established relationships withfunders, NGOs, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success inmarket access, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Fluency inPortugueseandEnglishis essential.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com