JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Established Pharmaceuticals
At Abbotts Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) we are committed to expanding access to trusted high-quality branded generic medicines across the worlds fastest-growing markets. Our diverse portfolio spans key therapeutic areas including gastroenterology womens health cardiometabolic pain management/CNS and respiratory careimproving lives through innovation and access.
Role Summary
As theCountry Leader for EPD you will be the strategic architect and operational driver of our commercial success in the market. This high-impact role holds fullP&L responsibility leading cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth build strong stakeholder relationships and shape the future of healthcare in your country.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute long-term business strategies aligned with global and regional objectives. Achieve or exceed annual sales targets and market share growth.
- Commercial Excellence: Lead all commercial operations ensuring optimal performance across sales marketing and market access.
- Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize growth opportunities including new business models and portfolio optimization.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with healthcare authorities regulatory bodies KOLs and community leaders.
- Organizational Development: Design and evolve the organizational structure to maximize talent agility and performance.
- Compliance & Ethics: Champion a culture of integrity ensuring all activities meet legal regulatory and ethical standards.
- People Leadership: Inspire develop and retain top talent. Address performance challenges proactively and partner with HR to build a high-performing culture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across regional and global teams to drive alignment and innovation.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12 yearsof progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry including3 years in P&L ownership.
- Proven track record in developing and executing successful commercial strategies.
- Strong leadership decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Fluent in English and the local language.
- Bachelors degree required;
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
General Management
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
Manager