General Manager

The Company

Leading Pharmaceutical Company– ADC Manufacturer

General Manager

THE ROLE

• Strategy Definition and Implementation: Develop and implement the medium-to-long-term strategic plan for the local market, in line with the global objectives of the parent company.
• P&L and Financial Management: Hold full responsibility for the profit and loss (P&L) statement, annual budget, cost control, and overall profitability of the branch.
• Business Development Partnership: Support the commercial team in the most complex strategic negotiations and long-term contracts (Master Service Agreements - MSA) with pharmaceutical clients.
• Leadership and Personnel Management: Lead, motivate, and develop the leadership team (Commercial Director, Marketing Manager, Market Access Director, Regulatory Affairs, HR, and Finance), promoting a corporate culture based on performance, integrity, and diversity.
• Institutional Relations and Stakeholder Management: Represent the company in relations with health institutions, scientific societies, research centers, and patient associations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree in scientific disciplines (Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical or Management Engineering). An MBA is considered a preferential title.
• Experience: At least 10–15 years of experience gained in the pharmaceutical sector, with a significant portion (at least 5 years) in leadership roles.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of ADCs (antibody-drug conjugates) or, alternatively, experience with biological antigens, fill-and-finish services for mammalian biologics, and the ability to manage Annex 1 compliance.
• Managerial Skills: Excellent leadership qualities, strategic vision, strong results orientation, and outstanding problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Languages: Fluency in French or English.

WORKPLACE: Southern France

SALARY: RAL starting from €100.000

Please send your CV to: aurora.paiola@antal.com

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