Senior Area Manager – China & APAC

🕒 February 12

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Merz Therapeutics

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2020

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

Merz Therapeutics is a global specialty therapeutics company focused on developing and commercializing medicines for neurological, movement and chronic conditions as well as hepatology and dermatology. The company runs clinical development programs (including Phase III trials), maintains a product pipeline, works with partners and investigators, and emphasizes patient-centric services and sustainability across its international operations.

📋 Description

• Responsible for driving revenue and EBIT growth with a focus on China • Implement effective sales, marketing and commercial strategies • Optimize the commercial performance of the existing product portfolio • Develop concepts and strategies to expand the partner business • Ensure an effective go-to-market process for new products • Define and monitor annual targets for revenue and profitability • Lead business operations and partnerships in China • Improve sales channels and manage successful product launches • Develop and evaluate partners through regular reviews and joint planning • Execute projects with external partners to open new markets and business opportunities • Implement initiatives to grow and protect the portfolio, including KPI analyses and market analyses • Build and maintain long-term partnerships, including licensing agreements, to support sustainable growth.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong background in commercial/trade and marketing, with a university degree in Business Administration/Management • Minimum of 8 years in a comparable role within the pharmaceutical industry, including proven market experience in China and international exposure • Proven track record in managing end-to-end partnerships, such as licensing agreements, across the APAC region • Excellent English and fluent Mandarin; additional languages (e.g., Japanese) are a plus • Proficient in MS Office and SAP • Solid project management skills • Ability to work in a matrix organization; results-oriented with strong negotiation and communication skills and intercultural competence • Intercultural awareness and flexibility to travel frequently • Proactive team player with organizational skills, analytical thinking and a solution-oriented approach.

🏖️ Benefits

• Individual career development in a meaningful role: you help improve the quality of life for our patients • Hybrid working model for a healthy work–life balance • Attractive location with good transport connections, modern workspaces and a staff restaurant • Global family-owned company with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate culture • Competitive compensation with comprehensive social benefits • A variety of employer-funded benefits such as WellPass, Deutschlandticket, Corporate Benefits and JobBike