Head of Acute

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

This role is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction, commercial operations, and overall performance of Acute Business. This role drives business growth, ensures profitability, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals withing a highly regulated and competitive healthcare environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. 

Strategic Leadership

·         Develop and implement short and long term business strategies aligned with corporate objectives

·         Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities, risks and competitive trends

·         Define annual business plans, set financial targets(sales, profit, market share) and manage P&L

·         Oversee portfolio management including product life cycle strategy and new product launches

Commercial Management

• ·         Lead sales and marketing teams to deliver operational excellence and revenue growth

·         Drive omnichannel marketing initiatives and digital transformation within the business unit

·         Optimize resource allocation and promotional investments based on ROI and market dynamics

·         Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, KOLs and institutional partners

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·         Partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, Supply Chain, and Finance team to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives

·         Collaborate closely with the global/regional team to localize global strategies and ensure alignment with local market needs

·         Ensure compliance with global and local regulations, ethical standards, and company policies

People & Organizational Leadership

·         Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams across commercial and cross functional teams

·         Set clear performance objectives, provide regular coaching and feedback and build succession plans

·         Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation withing the organization

·         medical Manage the preparation of the Acute consolidated budgets, required reports and forecasts and present them to the Director for approval.

SKILLS:

·         Strategic Thinking: Able to translate market insights into actionable business strategies

·         Leadership: Proven track record of leading diverse and cross-functional teams.

·         Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L, pricing, access and healthcare economics

·         Scientific Understanding: Solid knowledge of therapeutic areas and clinical data interpretation

·         Team Building - Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

·         Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal and external partners

·         Digital Analytical Mindset: Competence in leveraging data and digital tools for decision-making

·         Compliance Orientation: Deep awareness of industry regulations and ethical practices

·    Problem Solving:Systematic approach in solving problems based on analysis and alternate solutions

Education and/or Experience. 

·         Minimum 15 years previous pharmaceutical / medical device experience

·         Sound knowledge of Sales & Marketing Management across healthcare sector

·         High level of skill commensurate with a minimum of 5 years management experience.

·         Sound judgement in Business Acumen.

Reasonable Accommodation

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