Area Head, Cardio Renal Metabolism

WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As our Area Head HP (Human Pharma), you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Cardio Renal Metabolism (CRM) performance across your designated region and therapeutic area. You will provide strategic direction and support your team to drive commercial success and exceptional customer engagement. This role leads Primary Care, Specialist, and Strategic Account commercial teams, translating therapeutic area (TA) strategy into strong commercial outcomes for the specific CRM products.

Apart from being responsible for building, leading and developing your team, you will interact and work closely with many different internal teams such as: Brand Management, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Compliance and more. 

We are looking for Area Heads for the following three regions: North Holland and Randstad. 

This is a field-based role, and you will report directly to the Head of Therapeutic Area CRM. 

If you excel at leading a sales team, delivering customer centric solutions and collaborating cross-functionally, this role could be perfect for you. Join us to make a difference! 

HOW YOU’LL FIT IN:

• Act as the senior CRM commercial interface with Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Omnichannel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.


• Translate therapeutic area strategy into clear commercial priorities, objectives, and execution plans.


• Create and implement a regional sales plan, ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals. 


• Drive sales and market shares objectives while actively looking for new business opportunities together with the team.  


• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team to achieve individual and team targets. 


• Work with internal and external stakeholders to prepare and execute business plans, including win-win partnerships. 


• Coach the team with a focus on driving customer engagement by providing on-going feedback and leveraging technologies and tools. 


• Deliver compelling value propositions tailored to customer needs and market conditions. 


• Leverage and communicate data effectively to inform sales strategies and customer
  interactions.

YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Life Sciences, or a related field. 


• At least 8 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 3-5 years in a people management role.


• Experience in leading diverse sales teams - across Primary Care and Specialist segments is an advantage.


• Strong expertise in sales leadership and strategic account management. 


• Solid networks and understanding of the Dutch Healthcare system. 


• Proficiency in Dutch and English. 


• Strong business acumen. Ability to evaluate regional market dynamics, competitor activity, and financial drivers to make informed decisions that maximize CRM market share.


• Data-driven mindset with expertise in sales execution, account management, and performance optimization.


• Advanced coaching skills and a people-centric approach focused on performance and capability growth.


• Ability to work with Marketing, Omnichannel, and other cross-functional teams, i.e. to share insights from the field to support broader business initiatives


• You possess a valid driver’s license. 

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment: 

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 


• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 


• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 


• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building  


• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 


• Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days) - if applicable. 


• An energetic & dynamic team and close interaction to international colleagues - We enjoy fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and value a respectful working atmosphere! 

Please note that pay information will be shared during the recruitment process.

What’s next?

Please submit your application before 1st November 2026. We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

Screening:

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