Key Skills

Job Description

Job profile As Head of Europe, you are the senior commercial leader for Synthon across the European and CIS region. You define and drive the commercial strategy, create sustainable growth and lead a high-performing Sales Development team. You will report to the Vice President Sales Development. Job mission You ensure Synthon turns global product and account strategies into successful European commercial execution by: Defining and delivering the European commercial strategy, including regional priorities, customer plans and execution roadmaps; Leading, coaching and developing Sales Development Managers across Europe and CIS; Owning regional revenue, profitability, opportunity pipeline and forecasting accuracy, and directing corrective action where needed; Guiding strategic business-development opportunities and participating in high-value customer negotiations; Working closely with Key Account Managers to support local execution of global account strategies; Turning market intelligence on pricing, tenders, reimbursement, regulation and competition into commercial action; Building senior relationships with partners and relevant industry stakeholders. Your profile Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have: A degree in Life Sciences, Business or a related field; Extensive commercial leadership experience in pharma, preferably in European generics and out-licensing; A proven track record of delivering growth across multiple countries and leading commercial teams; Strong strategic judgement, financial acumen and negotiation skills; Excellent English communication skills; additional European languages are an advantage. Travel Travelling across Europe and CIS is expected to lead the regional team, develop key customer relationships and represent Synthon at relevant industry meetings and trade fairs. Personal skills You are a strategic and energetic leader who brings clarity, accountability and collaboration. You are comfortable making decisions in an international matrix environment, can influence at senior level and combine long-term thinking with a strong focus on execution. In addition, you are commercially driven, with a strong sales mindset and a natural instinct for identifying and seizing business opportunities. You have a strong sense of urgency and a fear of missing out on commercial opportunities, driving you to act quickly and stay ahead of the competition. You combine analytical thinking with energy, flexibility and an open-minded approach. You take initiative, organize your work effectively and act decisively to turn opportunities into results. With strong communication skills, you convince others through sound arguments and build positive, reliable relationships. You are resilient, enjoy working across cultures and are a positive, dependable team player who takes ownership and is driven to succeed. Our offer We offer our employees a working environment in which trust, pride and joy play an important role. More specifically, we offer: A professional, pleasant and informal working environment with short communication lines, a strong focus on collaboration and room for initiative; A role with international scope and direct commercial impact; A competitive remuneration package, aligned with the role and your experience; Good working conditions and attention to sustainable work-life balance, including hybrid-working possibilities where the role allows; Opportunities for development and inspiring company events. Application and important dates If you are interested in this full-time position, we look forward to receiving your application via our careers page: www.synthon.com/careers. Please apply before 14-11-2026. The selection process will consist of multiple interview rounds. Contact For further information, please contact Elline Manschot at tel. +31 (0)24 37 27 700.

Core Responsibilities

Define and execute Synthon’s commercial strategy across Europe and the CIS, leading and developing the regional Sales Development team while owning revenue, profitability, pipeline, and forecasting. Guide strategic business-development opportunities and customer negotiations, support global account execution, and turn market intelligence into commercial action.

Requirements

A degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field and extensive commercial leadership experience in pharmaceuticals are sought, preferably in European generics and out-licensing. Candidates should have a record of growth across multiple countries, experience leading commercial teams, strong strategic, financial, and negotiation skills, and excellent English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration
• Good Working Conditions
• Work-Life Balance
• Hybrid Working Possibilities
• Development Opportunities
• Company Events