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Country Manager

AbbottJohannesburg, ZA

16 days ago

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Job title : Country Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 12, 2025

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Role Summary

As the Country Leader for EPD, you will be the strategic architect and operational driver of our commercial success in the market. This high-impact role holds full P&L responsibility, leading cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth, build strong stakeholder relationships, and shape the future of healthcare in your country.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership : Define and execute long-term business strategies aligned with global and regional objectives. Achieve or exceed annual sales targets and market share growth.

Commercial Excellence : Lead all commercial operations, ensuring optimal performance across sales, marketing, and market access.

Market Expansion : Identify and prioritize growth opportunities, including new business models and portfolio optimization.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement : Build trusted relationships with healthcare authorities, regulatory bodies, KOLs, and community leaders.

Organizational Development : Design and evolve the organizational structure to maximize talent, agility, and performance.

Compliance & Ethics : Champion a culture of integrity, ensuring all activities meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

People Leadership : Inspire, develop, and retain top talent. Address performance challenges proactively and partner with HR to build a high-performing culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Foster strong partnerships across regional and global teams to drive alignment and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years in P&L ownership.

Proven track record in developing and executing successful commercial strategies.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Fluent in English and the local language.

Bachelor’s degree required;

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