Business Unit Director - Commercial Brand Outsourcing

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end performance of a multi-country brand portfolio, delivering against revenue, growth, and strategic objectives
• Translate brand strategy into scalable, high-impact commercial execution models
• Provide leadership across the full product lifecycle (pre-launch, launch, in-market optimisation)
• Drive excellence in field-based promotional execution , enabling strong adoption of innovative therapies
• Own full P&L accountability , including forecasting, cost management, and margin delivery
• Act as the senior strategic partner , influencing direction and driving long-term portfolio growth
• Optimise field operating models , including resourcing, coverage, and performance management
• Lead and align cross-functional teams across Commercial, Medical, Operations, Finance, HR, and Compliance
• Establish and lead governance frameworks to monitor performance, risk, and strategic alignment
• Ensure all activities are delivered in line with regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements

Requirements

• 10-15+ years' experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences commercial leadership
• Proven track record leading multi-country commercial teams within specialty or biologic therapies
• Demonstrated success driving portfolio and brand performance across the full product lifecycle
• Strong P&L ownership with clear financial and commercial accountability
• Deep expertise in field-based commercial models and sales force effectiveness
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple markets
• Experience operating in complex, multi-country environments
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
• Solid understanding of commercial compliance and governance frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field
• Why Join Us
• Lead a high-profile, multi-country commercial programme with significant business impact
• Operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive growth across complex markets
• Be part of a business delivering innovative commercial solutions to the healthcare sector
• Apply
• If you are a strategic, commercially focused leader with experience driving performance in complex pharmaceutical environments, we would welcome your application.
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Additional Information

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Business Unit Director to lead a large-scale, multi-country commercial outsourcing programme supporting a portfolio of specialty pharmaceutical brands. This role is based across Europe (multi-country remit) with frequent international travel. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for business performance , including P&L ownership, client partnership, and delivery of commercial outcomes across complex therapy areas, including biologics. You will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving execution, and leading high-performing teams to deliver measurable impact across multiple markets.

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