Managing Director Croatia

2 months ago

Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia MSD Full time

Job Description

Managing Director Croatia and Slovenia, Executive Director - Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven professional to join our team as the Managing Director (MD) for Croatia and Slovenia. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our organization in Croatia & Slovenia, driving growth, and contributing to the overall success of our company. Reporting to the South Eastern Europe (SEE) Cluster Lead and collaborating with the SEE Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our business in Croatia & Slovenia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will shape the future, deliver impact and unlock potential via:

Be a Strategy Architect

  • Lead a cross-country leadership team to achieve strategic objectives that will deliver both short-term and long-term business outcomes. This entails considering the specificities and priorities of both local markets while aligning with the enterprise objectives, ensuring a comprehensive approach that addresses the needs of both local markets and enterprise priorities.
  • Translate strategic priorities, aligned with regional and global strategies, into measurable actions and implementable outcomes, both in public and private segments.

Shape the Environment and be a Spokesperson

  • Effectively engage external stakeholders either directly or via industry or similar coalitions to shape market environments to the benefit of our company or patients served.
  • Impactfully communicate on behalf of the company in external forums or via media.

Be a Reputational Steward

  • Role model and uphold our company values and standards to ensure compliance across all functions and levels.

Own the P&L

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the operational choices that impact both short and long-term financial outcomes and take accountability for those choices.

Be an Enterprise Commercial Leader and Secure Business Continuity

  • Understand and develop meaningful insights about market environments and business drivers in both countries, formulate strategies and plans to unleash opportunities, and ensure execution through resource allocation and organizational adaptation.
  • Directly, or via the team, identify, understand, engage, build trust with, and influence the perceptions and behaviors of our customers.
  • Drive digital and agile transformation within the organization, building upon existing digital infrastructure and ways of working to enhance customer engagement, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Be a People and Culture Leader

  • Develop and deliver a compelling, aspirational organizational narrative which connects both the strategic direction and daily work to our Enterprise purpose and the patients we serve.
  • Role model and advocate for our Enterprise Ways-Of-Working and create a psychologically safe and collaborative culture where all employees feel respected, valued, and included.
  • Continue to build a Best Place to Work company and foster cross-country collaboration, along with a one-team approach. This involves collaborating with colleagues from different countries to create a unified and inclusive work environment that enhances employee engagement, productivity, and overall satisfaction.

Be an Organizational Architect and Own Talent

  • Design or adapt organizational structures to ensure current capabilities are deployed effectively and that future capability needs are being developed proactively, considering enterprise, portfolio, and local operational needs.
  • Identify, attract, coach, develop, and retain a diverse portfolio of talent.
  • Role model good individual and team management practices to ensure positive engagement and productivity.
  • Articulate a clear and compelling talent vision for the market.

REQUIREMENTS

  • The ideal candidate should have proven leadership experience (+15 years) in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, preferably in a senior management capacity, including several years in marketing/sales.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of driving growth and delivering results.
  • Experience in managing P&L responsibilities, forecasting, and resource planning.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance teams.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make sound business decisions.
  • Proficient in tendering, negotiation and access skills
  • Proven experience in driving digital transformation and leveraging technology for business growth.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and regulatory environment in Croatia and Slovenia
  • University degree from accredited university, preferably in Pharmacy, Medicine, Economics, Finance or similar.
  • An advanced degree in graduate studies (MA, MBA, or Bioscience or Medical Doctor) is a plus.
  • Fluency in English, command of Croatian or Slovenian language is a plus.
  • The required candidate should have the flexibility to either currently reside in Croatia or Slovenia, or be open and willing to relocate to either of these countries.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and impactful role, apply today and be part of our mission to make a difference in the healthcare ecosystem and improve patient outcomes. Please include your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Level:

600

Job Category:

Management

Compensation Grade:

M4

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

08/15/2024

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Job Posting End Date:08/15/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R306353

  • Associate Medical Safety Director

    1 week ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia IQVIA Full time

    We are looking for an Associate Medical Safety Director to provide medical, scientific and therapeutic expertise on pharmacovigilance services. Participates in all aspects of the Medical Safety activities as per scope of work. This includes, but is not limited to providing and maintaining of PV and risk management expertise to internal and external...

  • Key Account Manager Croatia

    2 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time

    By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job...

  • Project Manager, Sales

    1 month ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Danfoss Full time

    Job DescriptionDanfoss Climate Solutions is looking for a Project Manager to join the Project team in Digital & Sales Enablement organization. Do you want to set your footprint and become part of the Danfoss sales transformation journey? Would you like to work in a global setup, where you can use your project management skills to run transformation projects...

  • Director IT Stakeholder Management

    2 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Who we areTogether, 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,...

  • ITSM Product Manager

    2 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Transcom Croatia Full time

    Welcome to Transcom's Product Manager description pageWe are happy to share some information about our great company and our amazing Tech HubWe are a global network of 30,000 local specialists, across 26 countries, passionate about providing outstanding customer experiences.Given over 200 clients we support worldwide, we have opened our specialized Tech Hub...

  • ITSM Business Analyst

    2 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Transcom Croatia Full time

    Welcome to Transcom's Business analyst description pageSince you have made it this far, we are happy to share some information about our great company and our amazing Tech HubWe are a global network of 30,000 local specialists, across 26 countries, passionate about providing outstanding customer experiences.Given over 200 clients we support worldwide, we...

  • Associate Director, Global Network Architect

    3 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    About UsWe are dedicated to enhancing accessibility and affordability in the realm of good health, aiming to help individuals worldwide lead healthier lives. With a presence in nearly 60 countries, our team comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Joining us means collaborating with the foremost producer of generic medicines...

  • Tax Consultant

    6 days ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Deloitte Central Europe Full time

    Job Title: Transfer Pricing Specialist Join our team of experts in transfer pricing and take your career to the next level. As a Transfer Pricing Specialist, you will play a key role in driving the delivery of transfer pricing projects across a diverse range of industries. Description and Requirements Minimum of 1 year of work experience in...

  • Tax Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Deloitte Central Europe Full time

    Description & Requirements Who we are looking for Minimum of 1 year of work experience in transfer pricing or fields such as general tax advisory, accounting, controlling, consulting etc. Developed writing and business communication skills Advanced knowledge of English language (TOEFL or IELTS certificates can be an added advantage) Advanced knowledge of MS...

  • Internship - Marketing, Brand Communications (Zagreb)

    6 days ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia adidas Full time

    Step into the dynamic world of sports with a marketing internship at our adidas Zagreb office Applicants are considered for the available Marketing intern roles in adidas Croatia. You may have the chance to dive into the heart of our brand by assisting driving the marketing communication strategy and content creation, campaign execution, and conducting...

  • Service Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Tetra Pak Full time

    At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of...

  • Specialist Quality Assurance

    1 week ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Abbott Laboratories Full time

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access...

  • Service Engineer

    2 months ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Tetra Pak Full time

    At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of...

  • Student in Tax Department

    2 days ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Deloitte Central Europe Full time

    Description & Requirements Who we are looking for If you are enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious, close to your graduation and have a plan to jump start your career, why not try Deloitte Croatia Tax? If you are interested in numbers but also want to have a wider picture of business operations and analyze a business and industry as a whole, transfer pricing...

  • Field Application and Product Support Specialist

    2 days ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Danaher Full time

    Wondering what's within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds,...

  • Senior Salesforce Administrator

    7 days ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Job Title: Salesforce Developer Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals Location: Bulgaria, Croatia About Us Teva Pharmaceuticals is a leading manufacturer of generic medicines and a proud producer of many products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Our mission is to make good health more affordable and accessible, helping millions around the...

  • Informatics Technical Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Abbott Laboratories Full time

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access...

  • Senior District Specialist, Abbott Diabetes Care

    1 month ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Abbott Laboratories Full time

    Senior District Specialist, Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC), Dalmatia RegionAbout AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.In Abbott Diabetes Care we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their...

  • Senior Salesforce Administrator

    1 month ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Location Bulgaria, CroatiaWho 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...

  • Senior Digital Design Professional

    4 weeks ago

    Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Teva Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Who we areTogether, 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,...