Head of Hong Kong

UCB Hong Kong

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Head of Hong Kong

Location:

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK

Job Function: Cross-functional Leadership

Job ID: 93656

Make your mark for patients

Major Accountabilites:

This role oversees the Hong Kong team, the development and execution of portfolio and brand strategies to achieve strategic and financial goals in partnership with key stakeholders in the local and regional/global ecosystem.

Ensure resources and initiatives are deployed/re-allocated in an agile way to drive highest possible value through in-depth knowledge of ecosystem drivers.
Ensures business operations based on the highest standards of ethics, compliance and quality when educating, promoting, selling and distributing their products by complying with UCB code of business conduct and industry guidelines.
Ensure that strategy is adjusted to ecosystem’s needs and generated insights, in alignment with product’s strategic priorities, maximizing patient value creation and developing brand objectives.
Overall accountability on delivery of financial targets.
Demonstrates long-term strategic commitment to our pipeline by alignment with the regional and global teams, medical & access stakeholders and setting up local launch-teams to achieve successful launches.
Makes sure appropriate level of capabilities within area e.g. that relevant roles are deployed, and that all members of the Local Patient Value Unit have training and resources to execute effectively and adjust where necessary to reflect changing market inputs.
Provides senior level support and presence in relation to thought leaders, KOL’s and other key clinicians, as well as key payers, networks, and other key stakeholders in the health systems.
Leads the deployment of our PVS culture with the patient as the “True North” by embedding PVS principles into the are teams to establish a sustainable competitive advantage
Works in close collaboration with the regional/global teams to ensure implementation of UCB global brand strategies and priorities (adapted to local ecosystem needs)
Drives innovation by use of digitalization opportunities such as artificial intelligence and adapts based on impact seen

Key Deliverables:

Lead and develop Hong Kong business (direct reports include: Marketing Solution Lead, Access Lead, Ecosystem/Sales Lead and Medical)
Develop goals, direction, and strategic priorities
Delivery of financial targets
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration

Experience Requirement:

At least 15 year’s leadership experience in relevant cross-functional disciplines in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Marketing, Medical, Managed Markets and/or Sales)
At least 5 years’ experience with P&L responsibility
Bachelor's degree, master's preffered
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Able to analyze trends, patient journey/breakpoints, understand priority stakeholder needs across eco-systems in order to align priorities
Strong internal and external collaboration and networking skills
Able to lead and collaborate effectively in a global, agile matrixed environment
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; should be an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within the company, customers & patients

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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