Regional Manager & Sr. Director

The Regional Manager & Sr. Director role is responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and mission impact across Latin America. Key accountabilities include:

1. Define and execute the regional strategy for Latin America, ensuring alignment with global objectives, public health priorities, and long-term growth goals.
2. Identify opportunities to expand adoption of scientific standards, programs, services, and strategic partnerships throughout the region.
3. Serve as a senior advisor to leadership on regional opportunities, risks, market trends, and policy developments.
4. Represent the organization in regional and international forums, technical committees, and policy discussions.
5. Manage regional financial performance, including revenue growth, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and sustainability initiatives.
6. Oversee operational execution, ensuring compliance, quality systems, risk management, and effective coordination across teams.
7. Lead and develop diverse, high-performing teams across multiple countries while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation.
8. Support strategic partnerships, public-private collaborations, grants, and mission-aligned initiatives.
9. Act as a regional spokesperson, strengthening reputation, trust, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America.

Requirements include:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Public Health, Business, or a related discipline; MBA or PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including senior executive responsibility across Latin America.
• Demonstrated experience working in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or public health.
• Proven experience managing P&L responsibilities and leading complex, multi-country operations.
• Strong understanding of Latin American regulatory frameworks, healthcare systems, and regional market dynamics.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English, with advanced Spanish proficiency required.
• Experience with non-profit organizations, standards development, regulatory environments, pharmaceutical markets, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.
• Established relationships with regional health authorities, international organizations, and key industry stakeholders are highly valued.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including strategic thinking, executive presence, stakeholder influence, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• High integrity, ethical judgment, and the ability to build trust in complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and create alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Able to travel approximately 30-40% across the region.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary range of $212,500-$270,175 annually.
• Annual bonus opportunity based on role level and performance.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and benefits designed to support employees and their families.
• Company-paid time off and programs supporting personal wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Retail savings benefits to support long-term financial security.
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and continued learning.
• The opportunity to contribute to initiatives that advance global health and improve access to quality healthcare solutions.

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