Head of Consumer Healthcare Western Europe

At Zentiva, we provide health and wellbeing for all generations, with a focus on developing, producing, and delivering high-quality, affordable medicines to more than 100 million people in over 40 countries across Europe.

Zentiva employs more than 5,400 unique talents across 30 countries, united by a shared commitment to the people who depend on our products every day.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the CHC strategy for Western Europe, ensuring alignment across markets and stakeholders

Establish go-to-market model and channel strategy with focus on customer centricity

Partner closely with country teams to assess and optimize go-to-market approaches and commercial execution

Establish frameworks and standard ways of working to enhance consistency and performance across markets

Identify growth opportunities, build business cases, and lead end-to-end implementation

Lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment, ensuring alignment and adoption across countries

Contribute to CHC portfolio expansion, including support for M&A opportunities in the region

Build the foundation for future regional capabilities (e.g., digital marketing, e-commerce) and evolve the Target Operating Model

Profile / Requirements Must‑have

Extensive experience in Consumer Healthcare and OTC, ideally within a pharmaceutical environment

Proven ability to combine strategy development with hands‑on execution and delivery

Track record of building or scaling functions, processes, or capabilities from the ground up

Strong commercial acumen with experience improving go-to-market models and salesforce effectiveness

Ability to identify opportunities, build business cases, and deliver measurable results

Experience working across multiple markets and leading through influence in a matrix environment

Strong stakeholder management, networking, and communication skills

Data-driven mindset with a focus on impact and outcomes

High energy, proactive approach, and strong ownership mentality

Nice‑to‑have

Exposure to digital, e-commerce, or commercial excellence capabilities

Experience supporting M&A or portfolio expansion initiatives

DE&I Statement Zentiva is committed to diversity and has employees representing more than 50 nationalities in 30 countries with different ethnical and educational backgrounds, across four different generations, with various beliefs. At Zentiva, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, and we believe that diversity strengthens our ability to serve patients and communities.

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