Country Head Animal Health - North East and West Africa

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA), Türkiye, North East & West Africa, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa). Our strength lies in our exceptional talent and shared commitment to growing, developing, and retaining our people. Together, we collaborate to drive success and create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team at Boehringer Ingelheim as the Country Head, Animal Health – North East & West Africa. In this role, you will lead the strategy, growth, and performance of the Animal Health business across the region. With full P&L accountability, you will drive business results across multiple countries and species, foster a highly effective marketing-driven organization, and ensure strong governance, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth and improved animal health outcomes.

This position is based in Cairo, Egypt, and reports to the General Manager – North East & West Africa with matrix reporting to the Regional Head of Animal Health IMETA.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute the Animal Health strategy for North Africa, ensuring alignment with corporate, regional, and cross-functional priorities.


• Lead and inspire a high-performing, agile, and customer-focused organization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.


• Drive sustainable business growth and profitability, holding full P&L accountability and delivering agreed commercial objectives.


• Ensure effective implementation of Animal Health strategies across all countries and species, leveraging regional synergies and sharing best practices.


• Champion operational excellence by ensuring compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, governance standards, and the company's operational framework.


• Oversee product launch readiness and execution, ensuring successful introduction of new products and maximization of business impact.


• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, monitoring key performance indicators and supporting continuous improvements in demand, supply, and product management.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, and authorities while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's degree in Business Administration is a plus


• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a leadership role.


• Preferable experience within multinational Animal Health organizations and/or related industries.


• Proven experience in general management within a complex matrix environment.


• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business analysis, and translating strategy into execution.


• Strong experience in financial management, including sales forecasting, budgeting, and P&L leadership.


• Experience leading talent management activities, including organizational development, recruitment, coaching, and team leadership.


• Fluency in English and Arabic is required; French is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with the ability to drive sustainable business growth and profitability.


• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of delivering innovation and business transformation.


• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.


• Strong stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to build effective internal and external partnerships.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.


• Ability to navigate complexity and drive results in a dynamic, multicultural, and matrixed environment.


• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to compliance and corporate governance.

What's Next

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your profile. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

Screening:

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Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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