Head of Region APAC (m/f/d)

As our Head of Region APAC (m/f/d) you will lead the commercial development and operational management of the APAC region within our Region International Markets. Together with your team, you will manage and further develop the regional partner network across APAC markets, driving sustainable business growth and supporting the successful execution of regional strategies across the portfolio.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop the regional APAC team at HQ, fostering strong collaboration and supporting the execution of regional business priorities
• Business & P&L Responsibility: Hold responsibility for the regional business performance, including planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities
• Strategic Business Development: Develop and implement regional growth strategies based on market developments, business opportunities and customer needs
• Product Launch & Commercial Execution: Support regional product launches and coordinate related commercial, marketing and training activities together with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner Management: Manage and further develop relationships with regional distribution and business partners, ensuring effective collaboration and business performance
• Contracting & Business Operations: Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations and support operational processes within the regional partner network
• Supply Chain & Forecast Coordination: Ensure alignment on forecasting, order tracking and supply-related activities in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in business administration, management or a related field
• Extensive experience in international commercial leadership roles with strong exposure to APAC markets, ideally within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or broader life science industry
• Proven track record in managing and developing regional business operations and partner networks in complex international environments
• Strong experience in product launches, commercial strategy execution and market development within regulated industries
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience leading and developing high-performing international teams
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and strategic partnerships
• Strong business acumen, intercultural competence and a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset combined with solid project management capabilities

Your Benefits

• Individual career development with the purpose of improving the quality of life of our patients
• Hybrid work model that allows a good work-life balance
• Attractive location with good transport links, modern workplaces and a company restaurants
• International family business with flat hierarchies and an open, appreciative corporate culture
• Attractive remuneration with extensive social benefits
• Variety of employer-subsidized benefits such as WellPass, Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits and JobBike

About Us

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Welcome to Merz Therapeutics, a leading pharmaceutical company that helps people with movement disorders, neurological diseases, liver diseases and other health conditions regain their quality of life.

We are proud to be a family-owned and value-driven company that has been dedicated to serving the needs of our patients for 110 years and is now a global innovation leader with products in more than 90 countries.

Our goal is to use our products to improve treatment outcomes for patients around the world, thereby reducing the burden of suffering for affected people and their surroundings.

Our dedication and commitment to relentless research and development is to ensure that unmet patient needs are identified and appropriate treatments are provided.

Therefore, become part of our international and motivated Merz Therapeutics family now and help us achieve our goal:

"BETTER OUTCOMES FOR MORE PATIENTS"