Are you open to taking on a new generalist role with wide-ranging responsibilities and significant room for shaping and driving growth in a dynamic, expanding environment?

Our client is an innovative European pharmaceutical company searching for a Country Manager / Managing Director Austria to lead its local subsidiary based in Vienna. In this key leadership role, the successful candidate will represent the Group in Austria and drive the strategic, operational and commercial development of the affiliate.

• Act as the local representative of the Group with full responsibility for the Austrian affiliate's performance and strategic development
• Managing the local team
• Drive the local annual commercial strategy for all products (pharmaceuticals, medical devices and OTC products) to ensure strong market positioning and sustainable results, as well as the 5-year plan aligned with the Group's commercial strategy
• Manage commercial relations with customers and commercial partners, maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, the ophthalmology community and health authorities
• Lead, coordinate and supervise all local business activities including Regulatory Affairs, Market Access & Pricing, Marketing, Finance & Controlling, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations
• Planning and monitoring of budgeting, forecasting and performance processes, P&L preparation
• Represent the Group at congresses and professional events interacting with various stakeholders, serve as a strong ambassador for the Group, ensuring a successful local presence and alignment with corporate strategy

• Senior Professional with a proven track record in Country Management, Managing Director or Business Unit Director roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Qualification as designated Trade Law Managing Director for Pharmaceuticals/Medicinals and Medical Devices
• Experiences with commercial, Market Access and Launch processes are mandatory
• Knowledge of Ophthalmology would be a strong advantage
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strategic thinking
• Hands‑on mentality and adaptable mindset
• Strong ability to represent the Group with a high level of professionalism at a senior level and excellent stakeholder‑management capabilities
• High degree of accountability, resilience and business acumen
• Business-fluent in English and German

• An innovative, market‑leading company within its segment
• A varied and impactful role covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities
• High degree of autonomy and the opportunity to actively shape the country strategy
• Excellent office location in Vienna with good public transport access and parking options
• An attractive gross annual salary starting from EUR 130.000,- depending on qualifications and experiences plus annual bonus and company car