[EMEA] Head of Eastern Europe
Company Description
Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
Job Description
Grow your career at Santen
A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
Job Description
- Develop and execute strategic plans for Eastern Europe cluster in alignment with Santen's overall goals and objectives
- Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and potential risks within the cluster and devise strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the competitiveness and profitability
- Develop and manage budgets and MTP for the cluster, ensuring financial discipline and accountability
- Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the performance of each country and take corrective actions as needed
- Implement best practices and standardized processes across countries to optimize resource utilization and enhance operational efficiency
- Provide leadership and guidance to Country Managers and Function Leads, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
- Mentor and coach team members to enhance their skills, capabilities, and performance
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing among different countries to drive synergy and alignment
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and employees, to ensure alignment and support for cluster objectives
- Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and take appropriate actions to optimize profitability and cost-effectiveness
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and resource optimization
- Ensure and promote compliance
- University degree in business administration, management, medicine, science or a related field - Master’s degree or MBA preferred
- Seasoned leader with a proven track record of senior business leadership roles within reputable international pharmaceutical companies, with extensive experience spanning multiple countries in the Eastern Europe cluster
- Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, market dynamics, and cultural nuances across Eastern European countries within the pharmaceutical sector
- Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth and expansion within the Eastern Europe cluster
- Strong leadership capabilities, with a history of successfully leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational performance in diverse multicultural settings
- Experience in maneuvering within a matrix organization structure, adept at collaborating across functional lines and leveraging resources effectively to achieve strategic objectives
- Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive business strategies tailored to the Eastern Europe cluster, including market entry strategies, product launches, and commercialization plans
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, healthcare professionals, and industry partners
- Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering business outcomes and driving sustainable growth and profitability within the Eastern Europe cluster
- Adaptable and resilient, capable of leading teams through change and uncertainty while maintaining a focus on achieving long-term business goals in a dynamic and evolving market environment
- Experience in Ophthalmology is considered a plus
Grow your career at Santen
A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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