Group Managing Director

Job Introduction

Adexen is recruiting a Group Managing Director for a healthcare manufacturing group in Nigeria, with responsibility for strategy, commercial performance, manufacturing operations and profitable growth.

Responsibilities

The Group Managing Director will lead the Group and its business units, strengthen its position in medical consumables, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and commercialise new manufacturing investments.

• Execute the Group’s long-term growth strategy, translating strategic priorities into annual business plans, budgets, performance targets and clear management accountabilities.

• Drive revenue growth, market share and commercial profitability across all business units through effective pricing, product positioning, portfolio expansion and new product launches.

• Strengthen nationwide distribution and relationships with hospitals, pharmacies, institutions and government procurement agencies. Develop opportunities in selected West African markets.

• Improve sales forecasting, customer relationship management, market intelligence and receivables collection.

• Deliver Board-approved revenue, EBITDA, profitability, cash flow and return-on-investment targets.

• Improve margins through product mix optimisation, manufacturing efficiency, procurement savings and disciplined cost management.

• Optimise working capital, inventories, receivables and capital allocation. Oversee financing arrangements, debt obligations and relationships with financial institutions and development finance partners.

• Oversee manufacturing performance, product quality and supply reliability. Improve capacity utilisation, overall equipment effectiveness, production yields, maintenance and unit manufacturing costs.

• Strengthen procurement, warehousing, logistics and integrated sales and operations planning while reducing waste, downtime and production losses.

• Lead manufacturing expansion projects through installation, commissioning, validation, technology transfer and commercial launch, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines.

• Assess new products, strategic partnerships, technology transfers, acquisitions and geographic expansion opportunities.

• Build an accountable management team, strengthen succession planning and introduce effective performance management, delegated authorities and institutionalised business processes.

• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC regulations, GMP, relevant ISO standards and statutory requirements, maintaining oversight of product quality, patient safety, internal controls and enterprise risk.

• Provide accurate strategic, operational and financial reporting to the Board and maintain productive relationships with shareholders, regulators, lenders and business partners.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven executive leadership combining strong commercial management, manufacturing expertise, financial discipline and execution capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue, improve profitability and cash generation, and lead performance across multiple business units.

• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing operations, quality systems, supply chain management and operational improvement.

• Track record of delivering manufacturing investments and successfully commercialising new products and production capabilities.

• Strong financial management capabilities covering budgets, working capital, capital allocation and investment evaluation.

• Ability to develop senior management teams, lead organisational transformation and establish effective management systems.

• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively at Board level.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.