Ruminant BU Director [Ireland]

 

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Ruminant Business Unit Director (BUD) – Ireland. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role has full responsibility for the commercial operations within the Ruminant Business Unit. This role will be based at our Headquarters in Red Oak North, Leopardstown.

Approximately 30% - 40% travel in-country with overseas travel as required.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Designing the BU strategy in collaboration with other internal stakeholders and contributes to the multi-species strategy.
• Accountable for the range of Ruminant Biopharmaceutical products, Monitoring Technology, Milking Technology, Identification and Trade products in Ireland.
• Accountable for the performance (Sales volume, market share and profit) of the Business Unit P&L and collaborates closely with the Finance Business Partner.
• Executes commercial plans and strategies including financial budgets across the Ruminant product range. Maximises performance (Sales volume, market share and profit) within broad guidelines established by Animal Health Divisional, Regional VP and the General Manager.
• Partners with Global and Regional species leadership in the company, to ensure effective and timely product marketing campaigns for the Ruminants species within the market.
• Builds and leads effective teams of marketing and sales professionals, exploiting opportunities for product sales, technical support and problem resolution.
• Influences Regional level management in creating and delivering successful business plans and product strategies for Ruminant products. Builds effective and mutually-beneficial relationships with key customers.
• Participates in the creation of and leads the implementation of species-specific business plans. Make rapid and disciplined operational decisions impacting on the species business within the scope of the business plan.
• Responsible for rapid operational problem resolution for the BU. The BUD is the focal point for issues related to product supply, pricing and problem resolution.
• Selects, manages and develops the Ruminant sales, marketing and technical managers

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Degree in Science or business (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum 3 years in senior line leadership position with substantial experience of working in a highly-matrixed network and in a role with significant P&L remit.
• Commercial experience in the Irish market in industries such as: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health or Animal Nutrition. International experience/exposure may be beneficial for future career development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stake holders and manage a large team through people leaders
• Proven strategic thinking and problem solving skills

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Requisition ID:R241067

 

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