MSD Managing Director 

Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Antigua Guatemala 

890193528

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Create and execute plans to deliver on P&L responsibilities for the country
• Lead and develop the cross-functional Site Leadership team (SLT)
• Develop and execute operational strategy and plan, in alignment with market and sales strategy
• Set and deliver objectives in Commercial, Compliance, Safety, Quality, People and Finance.
• Accountable for driving Business Development plans in Chile
• Identify and implement Operational Excellence programs to reduce operating costs and increase productivity
• Prepare Site Master plan and annual operating and capital budget, lead capital budget execution
• Responsible for Talent Management and Development, including annual performance review and employee engagement/retention strategy.

Requirements to succeed in the job

• Spanish proficiency is strongly desired.
• Strong P&L management is required.
• You will have a good understanding of the market dynamics along with thorough strategic thinking to assess and develop plans in-line with cluster and regional strategies.
• Strong people orientation and be willing to invest time to build close relations within the leadership team and with employees
• Significant experience and understanding of Market Access & Corporate Affairs to evolve the public ecosystem in Chile
• Ready to invest a good amount of time to build strong relations with different stakeholders such as MoH, Regulatory committee leaders etc.
• Very good understanding of policy and access dynamics.
• Leading with a WOW mindset and creating a culture of transparency, trust and empowerment
• Enabling and strengthening cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications:

• Education/University degree from accredited university, preferably in Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, BA, Finance or similar.
• An advanced degree in graduate studies (MA, MBA, or Medical Doctor) is a plus.
• Significant (+15) years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry including several years in marketing/sales.
• Tendering, negotiation and access skills
• Previous Regional/HQ role is a plus
• Strong P&L management
• Agile and digital acumen
• Change management

Personal Characteristics:

• An authentic and inspirational leader viewed by others as credible and trustworthy
• Entrepreneurial Mindset to develop business opportunities.
• Strong focus on people development and able to build high performing teams and talent.
• Smart Risk Taking
• High energy and a positive mindset and can stay calm under pressure.
• Receptive to feedback, demonstrates self-awareness.
• Culturally sensitive and advocates for diversity and inclusion

Current Contingent Workers apply

Not Applicable

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