Cluster Head - P&L - Pharma

- This role is for a leading Pharma MNC. The State Cluster Head is a small step away from a fully-fledged General Manager. It will be the overall leader of a state cluster and as such will take responsibility for business within the cluster with full P&L accountability.

- He/she will lead an externally focused, agile cluster-based team with a mindset and culture to make an extraordinary impact on patient lives, while shaping the local healthcare system toward long-term sustainability.. The role also means to maximize the value of our portfolio, whilst preparing the team for the critical launch of new innovative products.

Other responsibilities include:

- Proactively build and shape the market environment, defend and improve market position and depth of market access by developing strong, trust-based relationships with customers and stakeholders (especially regulators, Pharma and Healthcare associations, patient groups, customers, media, key accounts, and Therapeutic Area Experts)

- Build strong relationships with the key stakeholders such as doctors, distributors, hospitals, government stakeholders etc. to build equity

Ideally you bring the following attributes:

- University degree in a business and/or medical field. An MBA would be a plus.

- At least 12 years of experience working in a commercial or entrepreneurial role of which at least 2- 3 yrs managing a P&L.

- Experience working in the pharma or healthcare sector would be an advantage but is not a must.

- Ideally you have worked in a state or government advisory role for the healthcare or related department or have at least had strong interactions with them.

- Must have worked in a mid-to-senior management function for a company or subsidiary of a multinational company based in India

- Ability to lead teams in an agile way which for us means enabling rather than commanding, coaching rather than telling, developing rather than hiring and firing.

- Fluency in English is essential