Job Description

Position Summary

The Business Unit Manager, Technology Solutions will lead and grow the Technology Solutions business in Italy, with full accountability for commercial performance and P&L results.

Reporting to the Managing Director, our Company Animal Health Italy, this role will drive business growth, lead a high-performing team, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure exceptional customer engagement, positioning our Company Animal Health as a market leader in Technology Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Commercial Leadership

• Own and manage the Technology Solutions P&L in Italy, driving sustainable and profitable growth.
• Develop and execute the local business strategy aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Drive sales performance, customer acquisition, market penetration, and portfolio adoption.
• Lead business planning, forecasting, budget management, and performance monitoring.

Strategic Partnerships

• Build and expand strategic partnerships with technology providers, industry stakeholders, and channel partners.
• Negotiate and execute commercial agreements to support business growth and market expansion.
• Develop a strong partner ecosystem that accelerates lead generation and customer adoption.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development, employee engagement, and succession planning.

Customer Focus & Operational Excellence

• Build strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Ensure efficient execution of business processes and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree in Business, Technology, Life Sciences, Animal Health, Agriculture, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Significant commercial experience within Animal Health, AgriTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or related industries.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and business growth.
• Experience leading commercial and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in strategic partnerships and complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience working within a matrixed international environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong commitment to ethics, compliance, and company values.

The applicable NCBA is CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Classification ‘Quadro’, Level A1

The Primary Location for this posting is

ITA - Lombardia - Milano Segrate (Palazzo)

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The base salary range for the primary location of this position is:

€66,300.00 - €112,700.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. This will be based on an individual’s experience, skills, effort, responsibilities, organization needs and compensation levels within their peer group. If applicable, employees may also be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives or other benefits. This role is part of a collective bargaining agreement / national collective labor agreement. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you, if applicable.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges and CBA information, as applicable, for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Account Management, Animal Health Sales, Budget Management, Business Planning, Business Process Implementation, Commercial Contract Negotiations, Financial Acumen, Industry Knowledge, Market Analysis, Sales Performance, Sales Strategy Development, Veterinary Sciences

Preferred Skills:

Business Strategies

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

75%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving LIcense:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

11/7/2026

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