Managing Director – Animal Health Belgium

Managing Director – Animal Health Belgium

At Animal Health Belgium, leadership is a chance to shape the future of animal health—advancing science, strengthening partnerships, and making a lasting difference for animals, people, and the communities we serve. We are looking for a purpose-driven, visible leader with full P&L responsibility for the Belgian organisation, who embodies our Enterprise Leadership Skills: shaping our future through bold, strategic choices; unlocking potential by growing talent and building inclusive, high-performing teams; and delivering impact through execution excellence, ownership and accountability, and energising others around shared ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the country strategy in alignment with global Animal Health objectives.
• Own and execute the strategic account approach for top customers, buying groups, and corporate accounts, ensuring aligned value propositions, governance, and sustainable partnerships.
• Oversee all business operations, including sales, marketing, finance, regulatory affairs, and supply chain management.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing management team, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Belgian and European standards, as well as our company’s internal policies.
• Represent Animal Health Belgium externally, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive business growth through identifying market opportunities, expanding product portfolios, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Hold full P&L accountability for Animal Health Belgium, including revenue growth, gross margin, operating expense management, resource allocation, and forecast accuracy; set targets and ensure delivery of business objectives.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and corporate social responsibility within the organisation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years proven senior leadership experience in the animal health, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the Belgian animal health market.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and French or Dutch; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Relevant academic qualifications (e.g., Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Business Administration).
• Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with an innovative mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Ethical, transparent, and committed to our company's values.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire others.

Location

Location: Based in Belgium, with occasional travel required for meetings and conferences.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Business Development
• Business Performance Reporting
• Customer Centricity
• Customer Satisfaction
• Financial Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Marketing Strategies
• Market Research
• Negotiation
• People Leadership
• Pricing Strategies
• Product Management
• Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
• Regulatory Affairs Compliance
• Results-Oriented
• Sales Operations
• Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Supply Change Management
• Sustainability Initiatives {+ 1 more}

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s)

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.