Country Manager

Wockhardt is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisation, providing affordable, high-quality medicines for a healthier world. It is India’s leading research-based global healthcare enterprise with relevance in the fields of Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and a chain of advanced Super Speciality Hospitals. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Country Manager
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Objective

• Overall Business Head of Wockhardt in Nigeria, responsible for business development as well as sales and marketing functions for OTC and Rx brands.

 Responsibilities

• Responsible for P & L management of Wockhardt business in Nigeria
• Able to enforce customer credit management and on time payment collection
• Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships with executive decision makers in large accounts
• Aware of the regulatory requirements and fosters relationships with relevant Regulatory Authorities
• Works in collaboration with the cross functional teams in India
• Responsible for ensuring Business Strategy Implementation in Nigeria
• Responsible for launch of new products and establishment of Wockhardt brand in Nigeria
• Prepares the annual budget and revenue targets for the product portfolio
• Analyzes market trends, pricing & competitor’s strategies and develop effective sales promotional strategies by giving relevant inputs to Management regularly
• Adapt at team handling and delegating work appropriately in order to achieve organizational goals
• Motivates and coaches team from time to time.

Job Specifications

• Educational Qualification: B.Pharma Desired: MBA
• Minimum Relevant Experience Required: 10 - 15 years in heading sales & marketing/ business development functions in Nigeria.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Resource Management
• Strategic Orientation
• Business Acumen & Analytical Skills
• Negotiation & Influence