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Who we are ? Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world and the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group. Laboratoires Pierre Fabre Japon (LPFJ) is the Japanese subsidiary of Pierre Fabre. Its activities are centered on: (1) Export business of PFDC and PFM such as René Furterer (hair care), Navelbine (oncology) and Hemangiol (dermatology), and (2) Research & Development via the Asia Innovation Center PFDC. Pierre Fabre Japon (PFJ) is a joint venture with Shiseido. PFJ markets and distributes Avène brand through Shiseido Japan in Japanese market. Your mission Define the country strategy for the Dermo-Cosmetics/Personal Care and Medical Care BUs within the framework defined by regional/BU management and play a direct role in the implementation of key initiatives, especially regarding priority topics. - Take responsibility for the income statement (P&L: from Revenue to the Operating Income) for all activity in your country/area - Define the budget and the 3-year timeframe for the country alongside your managers for the area in the context of profitable growth and sustainable development of our activities vs. the competition. Establish economic frameworks at a subsidiary BU management level. Support BU managers in achieving the objectives set for each area - Improve efficiency/productivity by developing activity in the country (structure, marketing/digital investments, human resources) through rational expenditure management within your area according to the Group's strategic guidelines and in the context of profitable growth. - Define and implement a policy of rationalization (brands, franchises, catalogs, organizations, etc.) and productivity-boosting based on indicators established by management (e.g. Turnover/FTE, field turnover/FTE, turnover excluding digital/field FTE excluding digital staff, etc.). - Make and take responsibility for the resulting decisions: staff management, reorganization, recruitment or dismissal, budget cuts, etc. in accordance with the strategy defined by management. - Promote a digital culture to improve "patient or consumer centricity" and ensure that we are a preferred and trusted partner. - Draw up a comprehensive medicalization policy to set us apart from the competition - Optimize working methods and organization by proposing monitoring means and procedures in accordance with Group standards and local legislation, and by ensuring employee commitment (leadership, mobility, skills development, etc.). - Lead and supervise the team. Develop skills and manage performance, both individually and collectively - Build bridges with other regions for sharing good practices and the ongoing development of our activity - Defend and implement the conditions for promoting and maximizing the value of our ethical, compliance and sustainable development approaches (Green Mission). Who you are ? We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.