Area Business Manager North East Africa - Egypt

We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 midsized Operating Units: India Turkey Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) North East & West Africa Near East & UAE Saudi Arabia Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent and we work together to ensure that we grow nurture and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

We are hiring an Area Business Manager Northeast Africa for Animal Health (AH).

The Area Business Manager AH will be responsible to lead and manage Boehringer IngelheimAnimal Health business in Egypt Sudan and Libya to ensure achievement of its strategic goals and financial objectives. Furthermore in overseeing the strategic development for the region and ensuring that the business and financial objectives are met. Key tasks for this role include managing and planning the development of resources proactively work to create opportunities for developing the business in the region in accordance with company values and strategies responsibly and in a compliant manner.

This position is based in Egypt reporting to the Country Head AH NEW Africa.

Tasks & responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelors in Veterinary or Life Sciences Masters degree will be a plus
• 10 years of commercial experience including 56 years of people management/leadership experience is required within Animal Health in multinational pharmaceutical environment
• Experience in Libya Sudan and other North African region is preferable
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse sales team
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills and Business fluent in English & Arabic in its oral and written form
• Business Fluent in French will be an asset
• Knowledge of finance topics and basic technical/product knowledge is a plus
• Proven business analysis and judgment with the ability to proactively manage business and budget to meet objectives
• Strategic development project management key account management problem solving and change management skills.
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Autonomy decisiveness sense of urgency and ability to resolve and overcome hurdles and challenges
• Solid understanding of healthcare and regulatory requirements and issues

What happens Next

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match we will invite you for a screening interview.
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