Business Unit Head

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases, by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us

As our Business Unit Head for rare disease you will be responsible for commercial operations in this market whilst building strong professional relationships with KOLs and HCPs . Your will partner closely with colleagues across all functions including medical and market access to deliver on all commercial goals for the market, including successful product launch, sales targets, while building Medison's reputation across the market and where relevant hiring, engaging, and leading a team of Key Account Managers. Together with regional colleagues and partner colleagues, you will create and execute against strategic and tactical marketing plans.

This position offers a hybrid work model in Bratislava.

• Optimize the performance of the Business Unit portfolio and manage daily operations of the commercial business.
• Maximize revenue and performance through rigorous management of the P&L and in alignment with goals.
• Manage expenses and investments according to plan goals.
• Develop and execute innovative business strategies/models to maximize revenue, market share, and income growth.
• Maximize lifecycle product performance through excellence in aligned and innovative planning and execution.
• Identify and exploit market specific opportunities to grow revenue and income.
• Evaluate, develop and execute new go to market strategies.
• Lead, coach and mentor a high performing team, build and actively manage a pipeline of succession talent.
• Executing successfully against all agreed business plans and Company initiatives.
• Build strong professional cross functional relationships
• Maintaining strong relationship with key partners.
• Actively participates in business meetings with partners incl. partner training sessions, conferences, etc
• Personal ownership of key stakeholder relationships.
• Role model Medison's principles, culture, vision and values.
• Work in accordance with Medison's code of ethics and guidelines set by the compliance and regulatory dept.

Internal and External Work Interfaces:

• Internal: Country leadership team, global and regional marketing and headquarters divisions – finance, human resources, operations, logistics, compliance, regulatory, PV.
• External: Senior managers and decision makers at partner companies, physicians, medical teams, KOL's, senior management at hospitals

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in life and/or natural sciences, medicine, nursing, or pharmacy (degree in paramedics). A degree in business management would be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years' experience with highly innovative therapies
• Proven success in leading the marketing or management of a multi-brand portfolio
• Proven launch experience
• At least 1 year experience with managing products
• Experienced people manager with ability to motivate team members
• In depth knowledge of the product, the market, competitors, and customers
• Proven ability in market analysis
• Has a proven reputation in the market with strong relationships with KOLs/HCPs etc.
• Fluent English – written and verbal is a prerequisite

Required qualification

• Strategic understanding and outlook
• P&L management knowledge and experience together with excellent grasp of economics
• Ability to influence across senior stakeholders internally and externally · Open to give & receive feedback
• Interested to continuous learning
• Self-management & proactive
• High ethical and compliance standards
• Excellent interpersonal & presentation skills
• Ability to lead and implement change
• Able to encourage and lead cooperation between functions
• Commercial, financial and marketing acumen and skills
• Managing complexity (across brands, markets, functions)
• Building, engaging and leading high-performance teams