Pharmaceuticals - Country Director

● P&L ownership: budget, pricing, portfolio mix, investment roadmap and capital allocation.

● Regulatory/quality governance: NAFDAC, PCN, SON—licenses, GMP, PV, promo compliance.

● Build & lead the org: Production, QA/RA, SCM, Sales/Marketing, Finance, HR.

● Market entry & GTM: distributor strategy, hospitals/tenders, KOL & key account management.

● Government & stakeholder relations; manage audits/inspections and public-sector bids.

● Supply reliability: S&OP, demand planning, local sourcing where feasible, risk mgmt.

● Ethics/compliance systems: code of conduct, PV/medical governance, promotional review.

● Board reporting, strategy execution, cross-border synergies with ALS Group.

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree (Pharmacy/Science/Business); MBA preferred.

● 12–18 years in pharma; ≥5 years senior leadership in Nigeria/West Africa with P&L.

● Proven success obtaining/maintaining NAFDAC approvals and scaling a plant or commercial franchise.

● Strategic planning, regulatory navigation, government engagement, commercial acumen.

● Crisis management/recalls, stakeholder communication, talent building, negotiation.

Benefits

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria (frequent site travel)

Contract Duration: 2 Year's Minimum

Salary range: USD 4000-5000

Benefits: Accommodation, Car, and Meals

Gender preference: Male

Educational certification preferred: Bachelor’s degree (Pharmacy/Science/Business); MBA preferred

Nationality: Indian – They may currently be based in Nigeria or anywhere globally, but prior relevant experience in Nigeria is essential for these key positions.

Years of experience: 12–18 years in pharma; ≥5 years senior leadership in Nigeria/West Africa with P&L.

How many years of total experience: 18 Years

Working days and hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm