We’re hiring at NíoSync.
We're looking for a General Manager, Commercial & Alliances to join our founding team at a pivotal stage — to lead how we build, structure and scale our commercial operations.
This is a senior mandate with real ownership. The role will:
• Define and execute commercial strategy
• Originate and structure strategic partnerships
• Build alliance capability from first principles
• Be a core member of the leadership team, shaping company direction
We’re seeking someone commercially rigorous, experienced in building partnerships and comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment.
Opportunity: General Manager, Commercial & Alliances at NíoSync (04 March, 2026)
NíoSync is a scalable European commercial platform built to acquire, launch and optimise specialty pharmaceutical products. We are lean by design, non-hierarchical and built to execute at scale by leveraging strategic partners rather than heavy internal infrastructure.
We’re now looking for a [Director/General Manager], Commercial & Alliances to join our founding team and build our commercial engine.
The Mission: As one of our first hires, you will lead the commercial strategy for our first product acquisition across Europe, the US and other key international markets.
Your Impact:
🌍 Full Commercial Ownership: Assume end-to-end P&L accountability for NíoSync’s first acquisition, defining revenue ambition, margin structure, pricing architecture and long-term value creation strategy across Europe, the US and selected international markets.
🏗️ Design the Commercial Engine: Architect and implement a scalable, multi-market commercial framework, including route-to-market strategy, distributor governance, performance metrics, forecasting discipline and capital allocation models, built to support future portfolio expansion.
🤝 Strategic Alliance Governance: Establish and lead high value external partnerships (distribution, licensing, co-promotion and operational partners), implementing robust performance management, contractual governance and joint business planning frameworks.
🚀 Market Access & Launch Excellence: Lead cross-functional commercial readiness across regulatory, supply, medical and finance stakeholders to ensure compliant, profitable and scalable product launches.
💡 Enterprise Contribution: Act as a founding commercial leader, shaping corporate strategy, investment prioritisation and organisational culture in partnership with the managing directors and Board.
Who You Are:
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A senior commercial leader (15+ years) with significant P&L ownership in regulated healthcare, specialty pharma or OTC markets, ideally across multiple European markets.
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Proven experience building and scaling commercial organisations, including route-to-market design, distributor governance and cross-border execution.
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Demonstrated success leading strategic partnerships and complex negotiations with distributors, healthcare stakeholders and executive level counterparts.
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A leader who has operated at executive or country leadership team level, comfortable contributing to enterprise strategy and board-level discussions.
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Strong track record of delivering profitable growth within regulated environments, balancing compliance, medical governance and commercial ambition.
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Entrepreneurial by mindset: high ownership, low ego, comfortable operating in lean, high-accountability environments.
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Degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline; advanced executive education advantageous.
What We Offer:
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💰 Competitive Compensation heavily weighted towards performance-based incentives.
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🏆 Founder-Level Incentives: A unique opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term incentive structure alongside the founders.
Location: Ireland preferred (hybrid model), with international travel expected.
Sound like you? Send us a DM for a confidential chat.
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