Vice-President Commercial Strategy EMEA

The organisation

Saving lives is – without question – the greatest job in the world. Everything we do from architectural planning to the equipment, therapies and solutions aim to secure the safest and most reliable care. As a partner for integrated medtech solutions, Getinge provides innovations for operating rooms, intensive-care units, sterilization departments and for life science companies and institutions. Getinge, founded in 1904, has grown to become a global market leader in the medical device industry in many segments. With their headquarters in Göteborg, Sweden, currently generates sales of more than 3 billion USD, is present in over 40 countries and employs more than 15000 professionals.

A career at Getinge Group offers a dynamic, international environment with a market leading company where you can learn, grow and thrive whilst passionately contributing to sustainable healthcare. Working for Getinge is much more than a job – we offer a career that matters! The culture can best be described as entrepreneurial and hands-on. VITRU, HR Consultancy & Executive Recruitment EMEA is assisting Getinge to recruit the best candidate for this interesting and important position.

The position

As VP commercial Strategy EMEA at Getinge you will be a member of the EMEA Management team and will report to the President EMEA (42% global sales). You will overlook all Tactical Pricing, Commercial Excellence and Hospital Consulting initiatives. In this role you will have Intensive relationship with all EMEA functional leaders as well as with country leadership teams in the EMEA region. In the meantime you will be responsible for managing two directors who are responsible for pricing and commercial excellence.

This vacancy is a replacement but there will be freedom to design the role as it fits you best. The ideal candidate has work experience in one of the leading consultancy firms. On the personality site we are looking for sharp, bright, ambitious and dynamic candidate who is able to bring the strategy into practice with his hands-on attitude. The position is home-based or based at any Getinge office location in EMEA. Frequent travelling is part of the job. If you share our Passion for Life and innovative healthcare solutions that improve the everyday life for people all over the world, then please apply if this position is of interest to you.We look forward to your application and hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most desired medtech company.

Candidate profile

• A leading consulting firm experience
• Experience in the medical technology and/or pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus
• Advanced degree in economics or business administration or degree in life sciences in combination with an MBA or MSc
• Experience in Commercial Excellence and Tactical Pricing is a must
• Excellent analytical skills
• Influential management style; visionary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language required; additional language skills are a desired plus
• Proficient in working with diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Empathic, people oriented and forward thinking with a “hands-on” mentality
• Able to deal with pressure and setbacks
• Excellent MS-Office knowledge
• Strategically and tactically creative with strong implementation skills
• Able to frequent travel mainly within Western Europe (30-50%); you should not have any travel restrictions

Terms & conditions

Getinge offers you a challenging position with good career prospects in a fast growing international company with competitive compensation consisting of fix, variable, company car and other benefits.

Interested?

If you are interested and you meet all the above requirements please send your English resume via the link below. For more information about this position, please contact VITRU in Barcelona via +34 627 523 628.