Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CEE Manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Based in Berkshire the CEE Manager will focus on leadership, management, and collaboration with third-party distributors while ensuring cross-functional alignment. The goal is to optimize asset performance, ensure continued profitability, and navigate the complexities of CEE markets, including economic, political, and healthcare systems.

Role

• Provide leadership, management, and collaboration with the 3rd party distributor(s)
• Ensure that there is cross functional collaboration within the company and across the 3rd party distributor(s), including Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Compliance, QRVI, Market Access, Medical Affairs and Marketing
• Optimise company pipeline performance ensuring the continued profitability throughout the lifecycle of the assets

Essential Requirements

5+ years working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries

Track record of successfully meeting sales targets, managing costs, or delivering against cross – functional project plans

• Independent manager to collaborate and manage 3rd party distributor(s) and cross-functional teams to create effective and efficient working relationships
• Practical knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical development and commercialisation specific to EU, and business practices required to successfully bring a drug product to the market
• Utilizes experience, presentation and influencing skills to facilitate successful team discussions and outcomes
• Experience navigating complex contractual agreements overseeing development and commercial collaborations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to effectively facilitate large cross-functional and cross-companies’ meetings
• Familiar with the ABPI Code of Practice
• Strategic thinker, data-driven and analytical in approach to solving problems
• Previous rare diseases, mental health, oncology, immunology, nephrology, and rheumatology experience
• Understanding of the health systems, economic, legal, technological, social, and political landscapes in the CEE countries

Education/Qualifications

Science/pharmacy/medical education to degree level essential

Continued professional development

Clean driving license

Right to work in the EU