Day One – and Employee Number One in Germany!
Executive Search Solutions (ESS), part of Inizio Engage, is partnering with a US biotech company preparing for a significant commercial expansion across Europe. As part of this growth, we are leading the search for an exceptional:
General Manager Germany (m/f/d)
Biotech - Rare Diseases
Start: asap
This is a rare opportunity for a high‑impact, entrepreneurial leader to build, shape, and scale the German organization from the ground up—driving the launch of an innovative therapy for patients living with a rare disease and high unmet medical need.
The Opportunity The General Manager Germany will hold full P&L responsibility and oversee all commercial, regulatory, operational, and strategic activities in the country. You will establish the German organization, define and execute the go‑to‑market strategy, and build high-performing teams across Medical, Market Access, and Commercial.
You will also act as the senior company representative in Germany, shaping visibility, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
This role requires a dynamic, decisive executive with a hands-on approach, strong leadership presence, and deep expertise in biotech/pharma launches.
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the comprehensive commercial plan for Germany, ensuring revenue and profit targets are achieved.
Build and lead the German organization with a strong focus on Market Access, reimbursement, commercial excellence, and medical/scientific collaboration.
Own the end-to-end launch of a first-in-class therapy, aligning closely with global Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Compliance, and Operations.
Represent the company with German authorities, policy bodies, patient organizations, and scientific stakeholders.
Build, inspire, and develop a competitive, customer-facing commercial organization.
Drive an omnichannel commercial model to accelerate brand awareness and adoption.
Ensure operational excellence, including KPI definition, forecasting, business planning, and adherence to German regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Your Profile 10+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience within at least one US Biotech company.
Proven track record of successful product launches—ideally in Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases, or other Specialty Care in biotech.
Strong expertise in German Market Access (AMNOG), pricing & reimbursement, and multi-stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated experience building new organizations and leading within complex environments.
Full P&L ownership experience and strong financial acumen.
Academic degree required; MBA preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on, strategic mindset—comfortable operating at high speed in a growing international biotech.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
The Offer A once-in-a-career opportunity to build the German organization from day one.
High-impact, high-visibility role reporting directly to global leadership.
Mission-driven environment focused on transforming patients’ lives.
Strong pipeline, solid backing, and a culture defined by integrity, creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Interested?
Do you meet the requirements and are ready to take off?
Great — we look forward to hearing from you:
Head of Executive Search Solutions (ESS)
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