General Manager

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the pharmaceutical distribution company. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including business strategy development, supply chain, operational efficiency, financial performance, sales growth, and compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the distribution landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for expansion into new locations, while scaling existing operations.
• Lead the launch of new product categories, new channels, driving innovation and market leadership.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and mental acuity to quickly learn, anticipate, and resolve problems.
• Understanding in business terms and can retain and recall information that aids in decision-making.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of emotions to empathize and connect with others, while remaining assertive with making decisions and controlling situations.
• Organized, flexible, and has a strong perception of numbers and symbols that is crucial in understanding and managing business procedures.
• Strong interest in knowing how processes, technologies, and methodologies work.
• Exhibit assertiveness and mental toughness to withstand criticism while showing empathy and guiding people and teams in the right direction.
• Strong background in strategic planning and organizing.
• Adapt well to change and remain highly motivated to drive organizational growth.
• Mentor and motivate employees to work toward maximum potential and, communicates effectively, and is flexible enough to adapt to coaching styles to different individuals and situations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles (with solid background in supply chain operations) within the pharmaceutical industry, FMCG industry, distribution industry.
• Strong business acumen with a history of driving growth and achieving ambitious targets.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on experience in market expansion, product diversification, new channels.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.