General Manager Teva France

Who we are

Together we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. We’re also an innovative R&D-based pharmaceutical company, which makes Teva unique in the life sciences sector. Currently at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. This is an amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Manager Teva France capable of providing leadership, direction and vision with the aptitude to drive commercial growth and excellence, as the company looks to grow its innovative medicines business in Europe. This position will report to the SVP, Commercial Lead for South & East Europe and will be responsible for managing a team of over 200 FTEs.  

This position will collaborate with Functional Heads (HR, Finance, Legal...) to ensure co-accountability of functional FTEs and P&L. With a responsibility for net sales of ~USD 500 million the successful incumbent will translate Teva EU strategy into local priorities. In addition, this critical role will lead the local Commercial Management Teams and Pivotal talent to ensure the right capabilities are in place to optimally execute  strategy and tactical plans.

How you’ll spend your day

Strategic Leadership:

• Defining the French affiliate's long-term vision aligned with the Teva Pivot to Growth Strategy
• Developing and implementing clear and compelling local strategies / tactics (commercial, financial, operational, market access, pricing/reimbursement, CSR, etc.) to transform the company into a high-performing biopharmaceutical enterprise
• Establish a strong corporate culture based on integrity, ethics, innovation, and performance; represent the company to stakeholders: customers, partners, institutions, media, public administration, government agencies, and professional unions

Financial Management & Execution:

• Develop commercial plans designed to optimize overall business performance and financial results (e.g. AOP and LRP)
• Ensure effective financial management, budgeting, and forecasting to achieve revenue and profitability targets

Commercial Operations:

• Engage with Gx, Ix and Supply Chain teams to align and execute portfolio optimization, CSL improvements and best in class market access and launches

Market Presence

• Act as the subsidiary's ambassador at the national and local levels; participate in strategic negotiations, social security finance laws, partnerships, mergers/acquisitions; monitor market developments, competition, and industry trends.

 Talent Management & Capabilities:

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse team
• Lead and develop existing leadership assets to enhance the capabilities of the management team

Regulatory Compliance & Ethical Leadership:

• Foster the “Tone from the Top” for our ethical behaviour, integrity, compliance standards and policies

Your experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a commercial leadership role (experience with managing P&L is preferred)
• A master's  degree in life or medical sciences, business or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Possess general management/strong commercial expertise with the ability to strategize and execute
• Track record of successful achievements and progression
• Demonstrated success in working in a complex, fast-paced matrix environment in a multi-national company, experience in pharmaceuticals industry is required
• Successfully applied business acumen, spanning multiple functions and a track record of driving innovation and growth
• Experience creating and executing strategic plans
• Great understanding of financials (P&L, accruals, balance sheet, capital investment, forecasting and supply chain)
• Ability to effectively communicate strategies and decisions
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, building an inclusive and diverse working environment
• Experience with building/managing high performing teams and shows strong capability of managing and decision making in matrix environment
• Experience with leading people through organizational transformation/change, building talent and developing organizational capabilities

Additional Welcome Assets

• Knowledge of the French market for generic, hybrid, and substitutable biosimilar drugs
• Successful launches of innovative specialty drugs
• Proficiency in drug regulation policy in France
• French language proficiency and knowledge of French commercial and labor market regulations

Reports To

SVP, Commercial Lead for South & East Europe

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