Prenetics, with over US $50m in strategic investments from Alibaba and Ping An is one of the fastest growing genetic testing / digital health companies in Asia. We combine DNA technology along with digital mobile solutions to create real lasting preventive health solutions to individuals across Asia.
As the CEO / Country Head, you will be responsible for growing, leading and overseeing our China operations. This is a new exciting role within Prenetics and the successful candidate will have a verifiable track record of success in a leadership position, entrepreneurial, hungry for success and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.
Reports to: Prenetics Group CEO
What you will be doing
-Responsible for setting up of China office (location will be either Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen)
-Hire, build, train and lead the China team to exceed objectives, ensure wider alignment with the Prenetics mission and understand internal and external stakeholders’ needs
-Directly oversee Engineering, Product, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams
-Develop, implement and communicate a strategic vision for the China market
-Be responsible for sales, business development with large insurance partners and be comfortable in discussions with C-level executives
- Strategise and achieve distribution of products in different channels: E-commerce, offline (drugstores, hypermarkets, supermarkets), TV shopping and many others (Hospitals, clinics, specialised channels)
-Ensure all the activities of the sales and marketing group comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards
-Review and forecast sales and ensure integrity of assumptions
-Monitor and review performance against budget and forecast, and instigate remedial action to minimise adverse variances by closing the gap
-Manage compliance with all legal, statutory and corporate requirements in conjunction with head office and manage exposure in these areas
- Work cross functionally across the teams in Asia Pacific according to strategic plans and be able to collaborate with laboratory partners
-Demonstrating the Prenetics culture through strong leadership and inherently promoting the company values to the team
Our ideal candidate will have
-8-10 years leadership experience in Health and/or E-commerce background
-Previous CEO and/or founder experience in a successful startup would be an advantage
-A Bachelor's Degree is required - an MBA and consulting background is advantageous
-A progressive and highly successful track record with verifiable accomplishments
- Industry knowledge with an emphasis in genetics and digital health
-Strong in trade understanding, promotional effectiveness, and customer negotiation
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with C-level executives as well as internal teams
- Fluency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken
THE IDEAL PRENETICS FIT
- You are proactive, independent, and highly motivated with a strong commitment to drive good business results. We want a leader who can positively and productively impact the culture of the company
- You are entrepreneurial, results driven and have strong business acumen
- You want to exceed the status quo
- You embody our company values, we aim to give everyone the power to be in control of their own health
We are Prenetics, our people make us who we are.
If you are interested to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. This role will have significant growth opportunities and offers an attractive salary plus options package. Find out more about us at prenetics.com