Description
The Country Manager, Australia is responsible for establishing and leading Pharming's Australian affiliate while driving the successful launch and long-term growth of the company's rare disease portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring strong commercial performance, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and improved patient access. The Country Manager works closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to build sustainable business growth and strengthen Pharming's presence in the Australian healthcare market.
Leadership & General Management
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Establish and lead the Australian affiliate.
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Build, coach, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, compliance, and patient focus.
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Drive organizational readiness for product launches and future expansion.
Launch & Cross-Functional Leadership
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Lead launch planning and execution across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.
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Align local activities with regional and global business objectives.
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Monitor launch performance through KPIs and implement improvements where required.
Commercial Leadership
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Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive business growth.
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Increase patient identification, treatment access, and market presence.
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Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, hospitals, and key opinion leaders.
Market Access & Stakeholder Engagement
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Collaborate with government agencies, payers, patient organizations, and healthcare stakeholders.
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Support market access initiatives and disease awareness programs.
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Strengthen partnerships that improve patient access to innovative therapies.
Financial & Compliance Management
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Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and industry standards.
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Maintain effective governance, operational excellence, and risk management.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field.
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MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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10+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or rare diseases.
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Proven experience launching specialty or rare disease products.
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Strong understanding of the Australian healthcare system.
Key Skills
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Strategic planning and commercial leadership.
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Team leadership and people development.
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Stakeholder management and relationship building.
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Financial management and business planning.
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Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong patient-focused approach.
