Managing Director, Turkiye, Animal Health
Jobleads-US, Rahway, NJ, United States
Job Description
We are committed to becoming the leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, pioneering advancements in animal health through innovative solutions that improve disease prevention and treatment. As the Managing Director for Türkiye, you will be instrumental in delivering our innovative Animal Health product offering and technology solutions to customers across a very dynamic yet challenging market.
This executive position presents an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-achieving team, advance commercial objectives, and cultivate effective partnerships, while actively shaping the external operating environment. The role reports directly to the VP of EEMEA, Animal Health, and involves active participation as a member of the EEMEA RLT. Responsibilities include direct oversight of commercial strategy, financial performance, and operational excellence. The incumbent will assume ownership of the countries P&L, strategic direction, portfolio lifecycle, and organizational health, ensuring that global and regional goals are translated into concrete, market-specific outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
Own annual operating budgets, sales forecasts and profit plans for Türkiye; validate assumptions, set challenging but realistic targets, and present the plan to EEMEA/EURAM leadership. Accountable for all P&L levers and financial impact of strategic decisions.
Develop and execute a 3–5 year strategic roadmap to grow and diversify the business. Define initiatives, allocate resources, set KPIs and governance, and lead quarterly reviews.
Lead competitive intelligence and market analysis to shape strategy and anticipate competitor moves; act as the primary market intelligence source for EEMEA leadership.
Coach and align country leadership teams: drive cross-border collaboration, run field visits and regional meetings, and implement coaching and incentive frameworks to build capability and a shared-success culture.
Build and maintain executive relationships with key customers, distributors, opinion leaders and authorities to secure strategic partnerships and influence market practices.
Ensure full compliance with company policies and regulations; promote ethical behavior, anti-corruption standards, pharmacovigilance and a speak‑up culture.
Qualifications Required
Expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and financial planning
Exceptional execution and strategic planning skills
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Language Skills: English fluency required; Turkish preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in fields such as Veterinary, Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, BA, or Finance. Advanced degrees (MA, MBA, MD) preferred.
Travel: Around 20–40% - variable depending on business needs.
Personal Attributes
Authentic leadership style with credibility and integrity
Proven ability to build strong teams, coach individuals and develop talent
Openness to learning and embracing cultural diversity and inclusion
Calm and resilient under pressure
Self-aware and receptive to feedback
Driven to achieve outstanding results
Required Skills
Business Development
Business Performance Reporting
Coaching
Decision Making
Financial Acumen
Financial Performance
Leadership
Manufacturing Processes
Market Development
People Leadership
Pharmaceutical Industry
Product Management
Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Results-Oriented
Sales Operations
Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking
Team Management
Preferred Skills
Animal Care
Animal Health Sales
Veterinary Medicine
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We are committed to becoming the leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, pioneering advancements in animal health through innovative solutions that improve disease prevention and treatment. As the Managing Director for Türkiye, you will be instrumental in delivering our innovative Animal Health product offering and technology solutions to customers across a very dynamic yet challenging market.
This executive position presents an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-achieving team, advance commercial objectives, and cultivate effective partnerships, while actively shaping the external operating environment. The role reports directly to the VP of EEMEA, Animal Health, and involves active participation as a member of the EEMEA RLT. Responsibilities include direct oversight of commercial strategy, financial performance, and operational excellence. The incumbent will assume ownership of the countries P&L, strategic direction, portfolio lifecycle, and organizational health, ensuring that global and regional goals are translated into concrete, market-specific outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
Own annual operating budgets, sales forecasts and profit plans for Türkiye; validate assumptions, set challenging but realistic targets, and present the plan to EEMEA/EURAM leadership. Accountable for all P&L levers and financial impact of strategic decisions.
Develop and execute a 3–5 year strategic roadmap to grow and diversify the business. Define initiatives, allocate resources, set KPIs and governance, and lead quarterly reviews.
Lead competitive intelligence and market analysis to shape strategy and anticipate competitor moves; act as the primary market intelligence source for EEMEA leadership.
Coach and align country leadership teams: drive cross-border collaboration, run field visits and regional meetings, and implement coaching and incentive frameworks to build capability and a shared-success culture.
Build and maintain executive relationships with key customers, distributors, opinion leaders and authorities to secure strategic partnerships and influence market practices.
Ensure full compliance with company policies and regulations; promote ethical behavior, anti-corruption standards, pharmacovigilance and a speak‑up culture.
Qualifications Required
Expertise in Profit and Loss (P&L) management and financial planning
Exceptional execution and strategic planning skills
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High emotional intelligence.
Language Skills: English fluency required; Turkish preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in fields such as Veterinary, Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, BA, or Finance. Advanced degrees (MA, MBA, MD) preferred.
Travel: Around 20–40% - variable depending on business needs.
Personal Attributes
Authentic leadership style with credibility and integrity
Proven ability to build strong teams, coach individuals and develop talent
Openness to learning and embracing cultural diversity and inclusion
Calm and resilient under pressure
Self-aware and receptive to feedback
Driven to achieve outstanding results
Required Skills
Business Development
Business Performance Reporting
Coaching
Decision Making
Financial Acumen
Financial Performance
Leadership
Manufacturing Processes
Market Development
People Leadership
Pharmaceutical Industry
Product Management
Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Results-Oriented
Sales Operations
Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking
Team Management
Preferred Skills
Animal Care
Animal Health Sales
Veterinary Medicine
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