Area Business Manager NWA
We are IMETA
ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished Area Business Manager (ABM) to spearhead Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health operations in Algeria and Tunisia, based at Algiers. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving strategic growth, achieving financial objectives, and shaping the future of our business in a dynamic and evolving market.
As ABM, you will lead a talented team, oversee resource development, and ensure operational excellence in alignment with company’s global strategies and core values. Your influence will extend beyond internal operations—proactively engaging with the external environment to create opportunities for sustainable business development in a compliant and responsible manner.
If you have the vision, leadership experience, and industry expertise to make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to join a global leader and transform animal health in the region.
The role reports to the Country Head Animal Health.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health business in Algeria and Tunisia to achieve strategic goals and financial objectives.
- Oversee strategic development for the region, ensuring alignment with BI’s global strategies and SOPs.
- Manage and plan resource development to sustain business results.
- Drive commercial excellence and operational performance across all segments.
- Influence the external environment responsibly, creating opportunities for growth in line with BI’s core values.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in all business activities.
- Exhibit effective leadership behaviors and foster a high-performance culture within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine or Life sciences.
- Minimum 6+ years of leadership experience within multinational pharmaceuticals
- Previous exprience within Animal Health is preferred
- Broad knowledge of Animal Health with focus on Avian, Ruminants & Pets will be a plus.
- Sound understanding of finance and budget management.
- Basic technical/product knowledge and ability to interpret scientific data.
- Strong people management and team leadership skills.
- Fluency in English, French and Arabic (oral and written).
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and strategic planning capabilities.
What happens Next?
We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.
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