Vice President Head of South Europe

Vice President, Head of South Europe

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: Lille, Barcelona, Utrecht or Brussels

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

This role is accountable for the long-term strategy, growth, operating and financial performance of the South Europe Business Hub and the associated countries

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the business of the South Europe Business Hub, which is €340Mn in Sales and €110Mn EBITDA, with approx. 300 employees
• Strategy and budget planning: develop and implement strategic plan and budget
• Performance metrics: drive success through key metrics: product portfolio, talent management, supply, launches, EBITDA and compliance
• Regional focus: primarily responsible for South Europe Business Hub with oversight of associated markets Country Directors.

• Develop successful business strategies to achieve Accord South Europe Business Hub goals and objectives
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the pharmaceutical business within South Europe Business Hub Countries
• Manage the relations with internal and external stakeholders and represent Accord South Europe Business Hub at local events or meetings
• Oversee France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, The Netherlands & Belgium businesses in supporting the Country Directors to achieve goals and objective

The Person

• Degree-level qualification in a life science or business subject and MBA degree (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Several years of professional working experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of South Europe Business Hub countries’ healthcare system
• Fluency in one or more of the South Europe Business Hub countries languages along with English
• Significant Commercial or Financial experience within a Global or Regional Pharmaceutical Company at Leadership level
• Experience of managing P&L
• Should have overseen significant markets and/or have deep knowledge of the Accord businesses included within South Europe Business Hub
• Strong networks internally with key stakeholders is a plus
• Significant experience within Retail Generics, Hospital Business and Specialty Branded products and services

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.