Snr Commercial Director in Bournemouth

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of IQVIA Consumer Health.
• Provide strategic advice to line manager so that they have an accurate view of the market and the company’s future.
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities.
• Ensure IQVIA company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times.
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with clients, business partners and authorities.
• Oversee the company’s financial performance.
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of the team, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
• Act as one of the public speakers and public relations representatives of the company in ways that strengthen its profile.
• Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure client objectives are met, financial targets are met, and people are motivated and fulfilled in their roles.
• Build client/customer confidence based on personal reputation and expertise to gain referrals, references and valuable introductions.
• Drive thought leadership with senior client executives to strategically and systematically evaluate emerging and longer-term opportunities.
• Advocate the importance of talent development and drive clear strategic direction which is inclusive of people and organisational needs.
• Drive a diverse and collaborative working culture which encourages openness, approachability and is supportive of challenge however uncomfortable.
• Establish a climate of teamwork, championing the need for recognition.
• Provide opportunity by developing robust succession plans across the business.
• Seek out and facilitate the introduction of innovative business models, systems and approaches to deliver greater commerciality and sustainability.
• Drive and deliver a world-class culture that emphasises continuous improvement, efficiency and value for money.
• Remain aware of the organisational objectives and monitor current developments and trends that may affect implementation of organisational direction, programs or plans.
• Help others understand the strategic goals of the organisation and how their work relates to these through regular company updates.
• Develop and execute the short- and long-term operating plans and strategies for the segment and ensure consistency with corporate and regional objectives.
• Generate new business by facilitating meetings/presentations and overseeing client proposals.
• Responsible for overall satisfaction of clients.

Professional Competencies – Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A proven record of success in senior level general or commercial management, preferably in a related industry.
• At least 10 years’ senior level experience of management of people and resources.
• Graduate level of intellect preferably with a higher degree in a management discipline or a professional qualification.
• A wide knowledge of the Consumer Health industry and known and respected in the industry.
• An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
• Political and presentational skills with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests and of meeting statutory requirements.
• A very high level of commercial awareness.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication & organisation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in delivering against targets.
• Presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven influencing skills at the senior management level.

THIS ROLE IS NOT OPEN TO VISA SPONSORSHIP.