Business Unit Director Neurology & Imunology Italy

Business Unit Director Neurology & Immunology Italy

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Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

You’ll have the opportunity to lead our Neurology & Immunology franchise, where you’ll drive strategic initiatives and align local needs with global objectives. You will lead the development and execution of the multi‑year strategic plan and annual budget, ensuring optimal organizational structure and performance. You’ll have the chance to lead a highly dynamic and performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership teams to set goals and provide strategic analysis
• Oversee Profit & Loss, monitoring key economic indicators and implementing strategies for growth
• Develop local and global strategies, addressing market trends and regulatory changes
• Foster international relations to support strategic initiatives and product launches
• Champion employee development, creating a motivating environment and identifying talent for succession planning

Who You Are

• Degree in business or medical science degrees
• Fluent English language skills
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry Sales & Marketing roles
• Successful team leadership experience
• In‑depth knowledge of the dynamics of the Italian pharmaceutical sector (registration, regulatory, safety, information)
• Knowledge of the main players in the Italian pharmaceutical sector

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Marketing, and Product Management

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing