Job Description

The Opportunity:

Head Diagnostics, India will be responsible of developing profitable growth strategy and its execution. This is the senior position in the company and is responsible to maximize profitable growth and establishing Diagnostics business of Avantor as a global marketer of medical diagnostics and IVD products through effective planning, controlling and directing operations to drive achievement of its mid and long term strategy as well as AOPs.

What we're looking for:

Education:

• B.Sc./M.Sc. (Biology/Bio Chemistry/Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology

• Graduate/ Post graduate and degree in Business Administration

Experience:

• Minimum 15 - 20 years of experience in managing sales, marketing and operation in various capacities at Pan India level in IVD company

• Experience of handling large teams

• Must have handled P&L responsibilities for the business.

How you'll thrive and create an impact:

• Provide inputs towards formulation of Avantor’s strategy and create a strategic roadmap for Diagnostics division to deliver stakeholder expectations

• Interface with Marketing and Product Management teams to identify key principal partners whose products are distributed by the Diagnostics business in India (strategically reducing dependence on selected partners) to manage profitable relationships

• Formulate and drive achievement of Diagnostics’ annual operating plans to deliver revenue, EBITDA and growth targets

• Manage relationships with government bodies, major customers, industry associations to build a favorable image of Avantor

• Ensure development of organizational resources, systems and processes to achieve ‘self-reliance’ and drive long term sustainable growth as well as operational efficiency within Diagnostics

• Ensure compliance with organizational processes as well as regulatory/legal statutory requirements

• Develop a high performance work environment to build a capable and motivated team in Diagnostics

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ON-GOING FUNCTIONS

• Identify inorganic/organic growth routes to maintain a healthy pipeline of products; identify targets for acquisition, or form strategic alliances on equity participation basis

• Develop synergies among the functions to leverage maximum benefit for the business via effective branding, marketing, manufacturing and sales strategies for Diagnostics

• Initiate the Annual business planning exercise and seek budgets/inputs of various functions

• Develop a robust Operating and Capital expenses budget to ensure financial resources are budgeted for the growth plans and to effectively monitor it and to take corrective actions

• Interface with government to keep abreast of regulatory and influence business related policies or get timely clearances for licenses, etc.

• Interface with trade bodies and industry associations to keep abreast of industry trends and create the right image for Diagnostics amongst the peers

• Improve processes related to compliance, regulations and other financial matrix.

• Recruit the right talent for business critical positions and develop them through structured coaching initiatives

• Review performance management, reward and recognition and career and succession planning decisions for Diagnostics

• Drive organization and culture building initiatives and support cascade of values/ desired behaviors across Diagnostics

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• MBA / PGDM Marketing

Skills/Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of Life Sciences, In-vitro Diagnostics

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Leadership skills

• Strategic thinking

• Achievement orientation

Other Skills:

• Communication skills

• Time management and prioritization

Internal Interactions

• Functional/SBU Heads

• All Employees

External Interactions

• Major Customers

• Key Principal Partners/ Key Vendors

• Industry Associations – Association of Diagnostic Manufacturers of India, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Indian Medical Association, Indian Health Care Federation, Indian Drug Manufacturers Association

• Government Bodies – CII, FICCI, Pharma, Healthcare

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office

Travel (as per business needs)

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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