Country Lead (Specialty Pharmaceuticals)

A growing specialty pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Country Lead to drive the next phase of growth for its Singapore business. This is a commercially focused leadership role with full responsibility for business performance, commercial strategy and people leadership. Reporting directly to senior regional leadership, you will lead a lean but high-impact commercial team while shaping the future growth of the business. If you are a commercially driven leader who enjoys building businesses, leading people and delivering sustainable growth, we'd love to speak with you. Key Responsibilities - Own the commercial performance and P&L of the Singapore business. - Develop and execute business strategies to accelerate sustainable growth. - Lead and coach both Sales and Marketing teams to achieve ambitious commercial objectives. - Drive portfolio performance through effective business planning, forecasting and launch excellence. - Identify market opportunities and translate market insights into winning commercial strategies. - Build strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, key accounts and strategic stakeholders. - Work closely with Medical, Regulatory and regional leadership to ensure successful execution across the business. - Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and business results. What We're Looking For - 15+ years of commercial experience within the pharmaceutical industry. - A strong foundation in pharmaceutical Sales with progression into broader commercial leadership. - Demonstrated experience leading both Sales and Marketing functions. - Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and owning business performance. - Experience managing commercial teams and developing future leaders. - Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and execution capability. - Experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, prescription medicines or specialty care portfolios is highly preferred. Ideal Background This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals currently working as: - Business Unit Director - Commercial Director - Head of Commercial - Business Unit Head - Sales & Marketing Director - Country Lead Professionals who have built their careers through Sales and progressed into broader commercial leadership will be highly regarded. Why This Opportunity? - Lead the Singapore business with full commercial ownership. - Shape business strategy and influence key commercial decisions. - Join a growing specialty pharmaceutical company with an expanding portfolio and exciting launch pipeline. - Build and develop a high-performing commercial team. - Report directly to senior regional leadership with strong visibility across the organization. For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Vicky Lam at vicky@barringtonjames.com