Business Unit Head - SURGICAL Products at HRD in Healthcare

Job description

Experience in Medical Devices with Sales and Marketing Management is essential.

Reporting to the Country Manager, the Business Unit Head – Surgical Products will be responsible for the major brands of a Multinational organization. This will be based on an approved strategic plan and include P&L growth and an approved budget.

This role includes a team of Sales and Marketing direct reports with staff reporting into them, representing these specialised surgical products.

Key Result Areas

• Work closely with Country Head and Direct Reports to develop strategy and deliver growth for the Surgical Unit.
• Collaborate and co-ordinate with Area Corporate Leadership, Market Leadership and Research and Development
• Mentor and develop a collaborative environment to manage the workforce as required while fostering talent and implementing appropriate initiatives to improve functionality of Sales and Marketing Teams
• Focus on customer base, driving an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership to achieve commitment to achieving results
• Cross functional teamwork and collaboration with other local Executives
• Key Account Management and active participation in meetings and at appropriate conferences
• Compliance to Company and Healthcare Codes

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum Entry Criteria
• University Degree in Medical/Pharmacy, Life Sciences or Business Management
• Proven track record of leadership success in Sales and Marketing in an organization of significant size
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Medical Devices with at least three years’ experience in a senior Management role
• A South African citizen

Experience

Marketing Management, Sales Management, Key Accounts Management, Cost Control and Finance: budgets, forecasting, Team and P&L Leadership in a multifunctional role, experience in a Matrix and Global environment, Market Research

Behaviours

Ability to work under pressure, Influencer, Entrepreneurial ability, Customer service orientated, Creative, Team player, Ability to develop Key Opinion Leaders, high Learning agility, high Energy level, Enthusiasm

Skills

Analytical, Communication, Influencing, Interpersonal, Leadership, Motivational, Presentation, Planning & Organising, Strong Business Acumen