Western Europe Science Hub Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Set the strategic direction and allocate resources to prioritized opportunitiesto contribute to the Performance of the zone.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of growth andperformance.Build a fast acting, collaborative, outcome obsessed, risk taking & innovative Science culture
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with health authority requirements and drive scientific recommendations, leading theEuropean strategic Coordination team.Evaluate and define a portfolio approach for Medical value creation across Zones
• Innovation Management: Promote scientific innovation and manage regulatory strategies for new and existing products.Actively shape the regional business strategy through input into the zone and possible external advocacy plan in collaborations with local trade associations
• Business Strategy: Shape the regional business strategy through input into the zone and external advocacy plans.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background: Degree in Science or higher (Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience: Extensive experience in Science Affairs, including leadership roles and experience in multiple regions.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional executive communication skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate relevant areas of operation and develop plans consistent with long-term organizational interests.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build cohesive, high-performance teams.
• Cultural Fit: Embrace our values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and courage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Evaluate relevant areas of operation, formulate objectives, and set priorities in a contextually relevant way. Develop plans consistent with long-term organizational interests.
• Business Acumen: Effectively use economic, financial, market, stakeholder, and industry-specific indicators to fully understand and improve business results.
• Judgment: Draw logical conclusions based on acquired information and analytical rigor in problem-solving. Make effective decisions even when information is ambiguous or incomplete.
• Team Leadership: Build cohesive, high-performance teams that take accountability and achieve required results.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrate support and drive for innovation and organizational transformation. Lead change initiatives effectively.
• Personal Leadership: Exhibit courage, choice, and commitment through the pursuit of excellence, trust, and accountability. Put patient, stakeholder, and organizational interests above personal interests.
• Drive: Take the lead and initiate activities with a high degree of passion and commitment. Strive to achieve challenging goals and improve performance.
• Learning Agility: Navigate first-time or unfamiliar situations effectively by extrapolating from other areas of expertise and knowledge. Continuously improve and develop self.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to innovative projects that make a difference in consumer healthcare.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with global teams to ensure the execution of global brand strategies.
• Customer-Centric: Actively engage with customers to understand their needs and bring an external perspective into decisions.
• Empowerment: Take initiative and make bold decisions that drive us forward.
• Values-Driven: Role model our values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and courage.