Country Manager UAE - dubai - Pierre Fabre

Description

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermocosmetics laboratory in the world the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.

Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie Pierre Fabre Dermatologie Eau Thermale Avne Klorane Ducray Ren Furterer ADerma Naturactive Pierre Fabre Oral Care.

Established in the Occitanie region since its creation and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France the Group employs some 10000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries.86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation a governmentrecognized publicinterest foundation while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan.

In 2019 Ecocert Environment assessed the Groups corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the Excellence level.

Pierre Fabre is recognized as one of the Worlds Best Employers 2021 by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 3 in the cosmetics industry and in the Top 10 in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

Define the country strategy for the DermoCosmetics/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. Define the budget and the 3year timeframe for the country alongside your managers for the area in the context of profitable growth gaining market share and sustainable development of our activities vs the competition.

Establish economic frameworks at a subsidiary BU management level. 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 regionn and Groups strategic guidelines and in the context of profitable growth. Define and implement a policy of rationalization (brands franchises catalogs organizations etc.) and productivityboosting 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).

Graduated in Business Administration Marketing Life Sciences or a related field. A Masters Degree(MBA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

With 7 yearsof experience in management senior roles within the dermatology cosmetic personal care or medical care sectors.

Proven track record insales and marketing with experience instrategic planningandbusiness development.

Familiarity withregulatory requirementsand compliance in the dermatology and cosmetic industries.

Strongleadership team managementabilities and excellentcommunicationandinterpersonal skills.

Proficiency infinancial management including budgeting and forecasting with ability to analyze market trends andconsumer behavior.

Indepth understanding of thedermatology and personal care market as well as familiarity withmedical care practicesand product development in the dermatology sector.

Strongproblemsolvinganddecisionmakingskills high level ofadaptabilityandresiliencein a fastpaced environment.

Ability to build and maintainrelationshipswith key stakeholders including healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies.

Willingness to travel frequently within the country and possibly abroad.

Proficiency in English and good Arabic with understanding of cultural nuances.

Position based in UAE

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.

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