Head of Avène

Pierre Fabre Group

. Overall responsibility for the successful development and management of the Avène business in Germany, including growth, profitability, market share, brand strength, and strategic advancement .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic business planning, brand management, and team leadership within dynamic environments. Proven ability to drive growth and profitability in the dermo-cosmetics and consumer healthcare sectors while fostering cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

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Strategic Business PlanningBrand ManagementP&L ResponsibilityTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Business PlanningForecastingPortfolio StrategyProduct Lifecycle ManagementMarket AnalysisInvestment PrioritizationInnovation LaunchesConsumer Trend MonitoringDecision-MakingStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Empathetic LeadershipOpen CommunicationCollaborationPerformance OrientationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Dermo-CosmeticsSkincareConsumer HealthcarePharmaceuticalsFMCGBeautyConsumer GoodsInternational Matrix OrganizationOrganizational ChangeTransformation Processes

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for the successful development and management of the Avène business in Germany, including growth, profitability, market share, brand strength, and strategic advancement
Responsibility for business planning, forecasting, investment prioritization, and resource allocation
Analysis of business performance and identification of concrete actions and new growth opportunities
Entrepreneurial decision-making that considers commercial, consumer, customer, medical, operational, and financial aspects
Development and communication of a long-term vision for Avène in Germany
Definition of strategic priorities and translation into business and marketing plans
Responsibility for portfolio strategy, innovation launches, product lifecycle management, and product categories
Ensuring a consistent brand presence across relevant touchpoints
Monitoring and evaluating consumer trends, competitive developments, and market potential
Leading, motivating, and developing a team in a dynamic transformation environment
Fostering trust, collaboration, performance orientation, engagement, and accountability
Building cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Medical, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Customer Excellence
Aligning strategic priorities and business objectives across functions
Building and maintaining trusting relationships throughout the organization
Serving as the interface between the German organization and the international headquarters
Translating global strategies into market-relevant initiatives and growth opportunities for Germany
Representing local market requirements and interests within the framework of international objectives
Communicating with and influencing decision-makers across functions, countries, and organizational levels
Managing competing interests and complex decision-making processes within an international matrix organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a comparable field
Several years of solid leadership experience in Brand Management, Marketing, or General Management
Demonstrated success in building and developing brands and delivering sustainable business growth
Experience leading and developing teams during transformation processes, organizational change, or restructuring
Extensive experience working within international matrix organizations
Experience collaborating with regional or global headquarters and successfully managing complex stakeholder environments
Experience with comprehensive P&L responsibility, entrepreneurial decision-making, and strategic business planning is preferred
Industry experience in dermo-cosmetics, skincare, consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, beauty, or adjacent consumer goods industries is an advantage
Confidently navigating situations involving ambiguity and uncertainty while taking ownership
Ability to create clarity, direction, and alignment in dynamic and complex environments
Empathetic, appreciative, and results-oriented leadership style
High standards for quality and performance
Open, transparent, and compelling communication across all organizational levels
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct disciplinary authority
Strategic thinking combined with pragmatic, solutions-oriented execution
Resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment under pressure
Entrepreneurial mindset and end-to-end understanding of the value chain

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing development through targeted coaching and training programs
A stable, innovative, and secure industry
Employee shop offering our products
Great team events
Company bike program
Retirement benefits that go well beyond a 15% employer contribution
Complimentary beverages
High-quality workplace equipment, including height-adjustable desks in an open-plan office
Two days of remote work per week, if desired
Onboarding with a personal point of contact throughout the entire onboarding period
Open and collegial company culture
Positive approach to mistakes and learning