Country Manager Kenya

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
7-10 years commercial experience
Pharmaceutical industry background
P&l management and forecasting
The Country Manager will drive business growth by sustaining sales in oncology, mental health, and immunology portfolios

Job Summary

  • The Country Manager will drive business growth by sustaining sales in oncology, mental health, and immunology portfolios.
  • This role requires leading the launch of innovative new products while ensuring full compliance with local laws and J&J guidelines.
  • The successful candidate must build strong relationships with government bodies, Key Opinion Leaders, and distributors to enhance the company's reputation.

Matching Summary

The Country Manager will drive business growth by sustaining sales in oncology, mental health, and immunology portfolios.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years commercial experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry background
  • P&L management and forecasting
  • Oncology mental health immunology focus
  • Distributor relationship management
  • Regulatory compliance and safety reporting

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or advanced life sciences degree
  • Experience outside Kenya preferred
  • Fluency in Swahili and English
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter
  • Matrixed environment leadership
  • Succession planning and talent development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • Minimum 7-10 years progressive commercial experience
  • Prior line management and leadership responsibility
  • Fluency in English and local languages like Swahili

Work Rights

Not specified

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