À propos du poste

This is a full P&L;, country leadership role responsible for building, scaling, and transforming Danone’s Medical Nutrition business in Canada.

The Country

Manager will own the end-to-end Canadian commercial model —defining strategy, leading execution, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth while navigating a complex regulatory and reimbursement landscape. This position acts as the single point of accountability for national performance , translating global strategy into local market success while shaping long-term growth.

You will lead a triple growth mandate : Accelerate the core Nutricia (Neocate and Meta/Keto) and Functional Formularies portfolio Scale Pepticate into a durable growth pillar across OTC and Rx Launch and establish Kate Farms across OTC and Rx What You Own Accountable for all national operations, financial performance, and market expansion Full Canada P&L; (revenue, margin, investment allocation, ROI) National business strategy, operating plan, and execution roadmap End-to-end commercial model across all channels : HCP / hospital / outpatient Retail and pharmacy E-commerce / digital Public reimbursement and payer systems Portfolio management (core optimization + new product launches) Market access, pricing, and regulatory outcomes Talent strategy and organizational capability build Key Responsibilities 1. Set and Execute the Canada Strategy Develop and execute a country-specific business strategy aligned to business priorities Translate strategy into transparent growth plans, KPIs, and resource allocation Continuously assess market trends, competition, and policy shifts to adapt strategy 2.

Deliver

Triple-Engine Growth Drive sustained growth across: Nutricia and Functional Formularies existing portfolio Pepticate (scale to core revenue contributor) Kate Farms (new platform build) Own financial targets and performance delivery , including revenue, profitability, and share growth 3.

Lead Launch

Excellence & Portfolio Expansion Lead new product introductions and portfolio development Define and execute best-in-class launch strategies for new products Prioritize portfolio investments and lifecycle strategies Ensure successful commercialization and long-term brand scaling 4. Build a Modern, Dual Demand Engine Integrate: HCP-driven demand (Rx, hospital, rare disease) Consumer demand (OTC, digital, retail, e-commerce) Drive marketing and sales effectiveness across all channels Strengthen customer engagement and experience 5.

Lead Market

Access, Pricing,



and Regulatory Strategy Oversee regulatory compliance and payer engagement as core responsibilities Define and execute pricing, reimbursement, and access strategy Navigate federal and provincial systems to expand patient access Ensure full compliance with Canadian regulatory standards 6. Own Operations & Cross-Functional Execution Own end-to-end operational oversight and efficiency management Oversee day-to-day commercial and operational performance Align medical, regulatory, supply, and commercial functions to deliver results Ensure execution excellence, compliance, and risk management 7. Build and Lead a High-Performance Organization Recruit, develop, and retain a top-tier leadership team Establish a high-accountability, high-performance culture Drive capability building across commercial, access, and digital 8.

Lead External Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as senior external representatives to customers, partners, and regulators Build strong relationships with: HCPs and KOLs Payers and government stakeholders Key retail and channel partners Represent the company in industry forums and policy discussions Compensation, Benefits & Hiring Transparency The annual base salary range for this position is $190,000.00 to $225,000.00 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone

Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and other attractive options. As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people. This posting is for a newly created role. À propos de vous

Experience 10–15+ years of leadership in pharma, medical nutrition, or medical device Proven success with full P&L; ownership and delivery Demonstrated ability to: Launch and scale brands Build new platforms or enter new markets Drive growth in regulated environments Capabilities Deep expertise in Canadian healthcare system, reimbursement,



and regulatory pathways Experience across multi-channel models (HCP + retail + hybrid Rx/OTC) Strong ability to translate global strategy into local execution Data-driven decision making and strong financial acumen Leadership Traits Highly entrepreneurial “builder” mindset (critical differentiator vs traditional operators) Acts as a mini-CEO with full ownership mentality Strong operator with bias for action and execution discipline Influential leader in matrixed organizations Education Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred Bilingual English/French required What Success Looks Like Canada consistently delivers top-tier P&L; performance and growth Pepticate becomes a scaled, strategic revenue pillar Kate Farms successfully launched with: Strong retail + e-commerce traction (OTC) Growing HCP adoption and reimbursement (Rx) A best-in-class hybrid demand model is fully operational Canada is recognized internally as a benchmark growth and execution market Organization built with strong leadership bench and scalable, profitable capabilities À propos de nous, de ce que nous offrons et de ce qui va suivre

Danone North America is the leading Health Through Food company.

Danone North America Medical

Nutrition is the newly formed entity combining Nutricia, Kate Farms, Functional Formularies and Real Food Blends, serving patients and consumers with better for you clinical and everyday nutrition. À propos du poste

Il s'agit d'un rôle complet de gestion du compte de résultat et de la capitalisation, responsable de la construction, de la croissance et de la transformation de l'activité de nutrition médicale de Danone au Canada.

Le Directeur

Pays prendra en charge le modèle commercial canadien de bout en bout — définissant la stratégie, dirigeant l'exécution et assurant une croissance durable et rentable tout en naviguant dans un paysage réglementaire et de remboursement complexe. Ce poste agit comme un point unique de responsabilité en matière de performance nationale , traduisant la stratégie mondiale en succès sur le marché local tout en façonnant la croissance à long terme.

Vous dirigerez un mandat de triple croissance : Accélérer le portefeuille principal de Nutricia (Neocate et Meta/Keto) et de formulaires fonctionnels Transformer Pepticate en un pilier de croissance durable pour les médicaments en vente libre et sur ordonnance Lancer et établir Kate Farm sécurité a vente libre ou sur ordonnance Ce dont vous avez la responsabilité Responsable de toutes les opérations national toutes les opérations toutes la tâches **

📌 Country Manager, Canada - Danone Medical Nutrition (Nutricia + Kate Farms) (Toronto)
🏢 Danone
📍 Toronto