Develop and Manage Regional Distributor Partnerships
Build, maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with regional distributors across America. Ensure alignment with corporate objectives, sales targets and market potential while driving sustainable commercial growth.
Lead Commercial Planning, Execution and Performance Management
Oversee key commercial activities, initially in close collaboration with senior leadership and progressively assuming full ownership of commercial planning, execution and performance monitoring across assigned markets.
Drive Market Intelligence and Strategic Decision-Making
Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify business opportunities, pricing strategies and emerging trends. Translate insights into clear, actionable commercial plans and recommendations.
Enable Strategic Integration of Acquisitions
Drive the strategic and sustainable integration of newly acquired products into the regional distribution network. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Marketing and other relevant functions to ensure seamless market entry and continuity.
Ensure Compliance and Governance Excellence
Ensure full compliance with American pharmaceutical regulations as well as distributor agreements. Monitor distributor performance and adherence to contractual and industry standards, proactively addressing risks and deviations.
Manage Key Stakeholders and Market Access
Engage with key external stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities and trade associations to strengthen market access, ensure business continuity and support long-term positioning.
Represent the Company Externally and Drive Visibility
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows and professional networking forums. Strengthen brand visibility and proactively foster new business opportunities across America.
Professional qualifications & industry experience
Master's degree in Business Administration or a comparable discipline and 5+ years of experience in sales, business development or alliance management within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector.
Pharmaceutical Market Expertise
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical markets, including distribution structures, market access approaches and regulatory frameworks.
Commercial and Negotiation Strength
Proven track record in managing distributor partnerships, leading contract negotiations and driving sustainable revenue growth in competitive environments.
Strategic and Analytical Mindset
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with a strategic, results-oriented approach.
International and Intercultural Competence
Strong intercultural skills with experience working in cross-functional and international teams.
Language Skills
Fluent in English; proficiency in another major South American language (e.g. Spanish or Portuguese) is a strong advantage.
Personal Attributes and Mobility
Persuasive, resilient professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills; willingness to travel within the Americas as required.
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