Managing Director, Turkiye, Animal Health

Merck & Co., Inc.

Türkiye
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on executive role expectations).
Profit and loss (p&l) management expertise
Strategic planning and execution skills
Financial performance oversight
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Managing Director for its Animal Health division in Türkiye. This executive role focuses on driving commercial strategy, overseeing financial performance, and fostering partnerships in a dynamic market, while leading a high-achieving team

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the annual operating budgets, sales forecasts, and profit plans for the Türkiye market while ensuring global goals are met.
  • Candidates must develop a 3–5 year strategic roadmap to grow the business and lead competitive intelligence efforts to shape market strategy.
  • The position requires building executive relationships with key customers, distributors, and authorities to secure strategic partnerships and influence market practices.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Managing Director for its Animal Health division in Türkiye. This executive role focuses on driving commercial strategy, overseeing financial performance, and fostering partnerships in a dynamic market, while leading a high-achieving team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Profit and Loss (P&L) management expertise
  • Strategic planning and execution skills
  • Financial performance oversight
  • Market analysis and competitive intelligence
  • Executive relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Authentic leadership style with integrity
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Calm and resilient under pressure
  • Openness to cultural diversity
  • Coaching and team development focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Veterinary, Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, BA, or Finance
  • Advanced degrees (MA, MBA, MD) preferred
  • English fluency required; Turkish preferred
  • 20-40% travel requirement
  • Proven experience in pharmaceutical or animal health industry

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