General Manager / Chief Operating Officer (B2B Pharma)

About Our Client

Specialist healthcare company based in Barcelona, part of a larger international pharmaceutical group. The company focuses on clinically backed, innovative solutions in the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and pediatric areas. With a strong international presence through B2B partnerships, it is currently undergoing a strategic transformation-refining its focus, accelerating execution, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Execution & Performance

• Drive the successful implementation of the Company's strategic goals through disciplined use of the Group's Operating System.
• Translate high-level objectives into executable plans across departments (Operations, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Finance, and Commercial).
• Establish clear performance metrics, tracking systems, and accountability mechanisms.

Leadership & Culture

• Build and sustain a positive, high-performing, and collaborative office culture.
• Ensure staff are engaged, empowered, and aligned to the company's goals and values.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure smooth interdepartmental coordination.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks or misalignments and resolve them swiftly.
• Fire-fight critical issues with urgency and strategic clarity.

Group Integration

• Serve as a key operational liaison between the CEO and the Barcelona team-ensuring that strategic direction, execution progress, and cultural alignment flow effectively across geographies.
• Provide high-quality updates and decision-support to the CEO and broader leadership team.

The Successful Applicant

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in general management, operations, or cross-functional leadership.
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, or similarly regulated environments

Skills & Attributes

• Strong executional discipline and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through influence.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to building a values-driven, high-trust environment.

Languages

• English : Fluent (spoken and written at a high level - required)
• Spanish : Advantageous but not mandatory

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a nimble, entrepreneurial healthcare company at a moment of strategic clarity and operational focus. You will play a key leadership role in shaping the company's trajectory, culture, and performance-working alongside a globally-minded team that values ownership, speed, and impact.

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