Head of Biopharma

London
1 month ago
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Evolve is partnering with a highly respected global healthcare organisation seeking a Head of Biopharma to take ownership of a high-impact regional role. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy and accelerate the growth of a biopharmaceutical portfolio across multiple markets, combining commercial leadership with true strategic influence. You’ll own financial and business planning end to end, aligning diverse country strategies into a cohesive regional vision while balancing consistency with local market agility.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity covering the UK and Ireland with occasional travel to our client’s head office in the North West of the UK.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary of depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and more!

Entrepreneurial Spirit - Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference.

Job Stability – Thrive in one of the industry’s most resilient and future-proof organisations.

Ideal Requirements for the Head of Biopharma

  • Significant senior-level experience leading the strategy, adoption, and optimisation of biosimilars, with a demonstrable track record of delivering clinical, financial, and operational value at scale.

  • Demonstrated success in senior leadership roles, inspiring and developing teams while delivering results in complex, cross-functional, and matrixed environments.

    Role Responsibilities for the Head of Biopharma

  • Lead short and medium-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting by country to ensure delivery of sales, profitability, and working capital targets.

  • Shape and lead country business plans aligned with strategic priorities, mobilising commercial and support teams, tracking results, and proactively adjusting course to ensure success.

  • Drive harmonisation of commercial, marketing, and forecasting processes across markets, unlocking efficiencies, reducing complexity, and strengthening alignment with manufacturing and demand plans.

  • Serve as the key connector between central leadership and local markets, amplifying regional insights, spotting growth opportunities, and building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and compliance.

    Recruitment Process

    3 stage interview process

    Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

    Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the Pharmaceutical recruitment team for full details!

    Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

    Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic

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