
Essential Functions:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement international growth strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify and evaluate new market entry opportunities across target geographies.
- Spearhead expansion through partnerships, joint ventures, licensing, or acquisitions.
Business Development:
- Drive B2B and B2C commercial strategies for product registrations and licensing.
- Forge and sustain relationships with international distributors, agents, and government stakeholders.
- Manage cross-border collaborations and strategic alliances.
Sales & Marketing:
- Deliver sales and profitability targets in assigned international regions.
- Lead market-specific product launches and marketing initiatives, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Analyze market intelligence and competitive activity to refine sales strategy.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Ensure product and market compliance with global regulatory standards (e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO-GMP).
- Coordinate with regulatory teams for timely dossier submissions, approvals, and audits.
Operations & Supply Chain:
- Collaborate with manufacturing, QA/QC, and supply chain to ensure timely and compliant product availability.
- Streamline logistics and distribution in accordance with international trade laws and customs regulations.
Team Management:
- Lead, develop, and mentor regional business development teams and country managers.
- Create a results-driven, collaborative work culture that promotes high performance.
- Align regional sales operations with the overall business strategy and corporate goals.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Represent the organization at international conferences and regulatory meetings.
- Provide timely updates to senior leadership on regional business performance.
- Contribute to pricing strategies and long-term business planning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA or post-graduation in International Business or Marketing preferred.
Experience:
- 12- 18 years of experience in international business, with proven success in leading multiple geographies.
- Prior experience handling emerging markets (MENA, Africa, LATAM, CIS, China) is essential.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and commercial models.
Skills:
- Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities.
- Strong leadership, team management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Deep understanding of international pharma regulations, market dynamics, and supply chain.
- Negotiation, networking, and stakeholder management expertise.
- Results-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
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