Business Unit Manager

Did you know that you already know us? Almost every second tablet on the global market contains our products. DFE Pharma has a strong and leading position in excipients and is recognized for its high quality products and services. We work with practically all big pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

As this demands great entrepreneurial power we are always looking for people who take ownership and are not afraid of accountability.

Our Oral Solid Dose (OSD) product portfolio consisting of lactose, MCC, superdisintegrant and starch business units needs to be constantly adapted to our customers need. The Business Unit Manager is the linking pin between our market, sales and the rest of the organization.  

Now is your chance to join! 

Business Unit Manager

What we ask

  • A passionate and enthusiastic team player

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Fluent in English

  • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams

  • Degree in Business Administration or technical area (life science, food science, pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals)

  • At least 8 years working experience in a B2B environment

What we offer

  • International working environment

  • Continuous learning and development; your development is not only good for your career; we also benefit from it

  • Excellent remuneration package

  • A flat organisation structure with short communication lines

  • Hybrid way of working (Home office and office combination)

Vacancy description

  • Own the P&L of the BU

  • Create the product group plan

  • Lead the product and technology portfolio for the BU

  • Define and execute operational product management activities, and support strategy development

  • Project management with a scope from supply chain to innovation and market introductions

  • Support the innovation team with marketing related assignments

  • Product performance management: analyse, support in value price setting

  • Business intelligence: benchmark and analyse the market for strategic decision making

  • Marketing content development:  develop marketing content and tools in close collaboration with Technology & Innovation, Sales and Customer Experience teams

  • Generate fact based recommendations: for product positioning, pricing, portfolio optimization, NPD and Capex

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.
  • This role reports into Director oral solid dosage (OSD)

  • You will operate in global cross-functional teams

  • Your primary location will be at our head office in Goch (Germany) close to Nijmegen (NL) and 80 km from Düsseldorf

  • Sometimes worldwide travelling required

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Contact

Gina Heimsoth

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JOB-ID: 54953 | Business Unit Manager, Germany
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