CEO - Lisbon, PORTUGAL

CEO — RB Pharma (Pharmaceutical Distribution) Location: Lisbon, Portugal · Flexible/remote with travel Industry: Pharmaceutical wholesale distribution · Intra-EU import Type: Full-time · Executive About RB Pharma RB Pharma is a Portuguese pharmaceutical distribution and import company, licensed to operate in the human-medicines wholesale market. We act as a sourcing partner for healthcare professional clients, with a focus on availability, transparency and regulatory compliance. We are strengthening our executive leadership to accelerate the company's next growth phase, backed by a consolidated digital infrastructure (Odoo ERP, proprietary CRM, integration with a B2B procurement platform) and an expanding intra-EU supplier network. The mission As CEO, you will hold full responsibility for the executive management of the company: P&L, commercial operations, supplier and client relationships, regulatory compliance (GDP, INFARMED), team leadership and execution of the growth strategy. In the first 12 months we expect you to: Consolidate commercial operations and the European supplier portfolio Ensure full compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and manage the relationship with INFARMED Evolve operations on top of the already-implemented Odoo ERP and the CRM dashboard in development Define and execute the plan for commercial expansion and international sourcing

The profile we are looking for

Essential experience

Minimum 8 years in executive leadership roles in the pharmaceutical sector, focused on wholesale distribution, import or trading of medicines

Proven P&L management track record in an SME environment

Deep knowledge of the Portuguese and European regulatory framework: GDP, INFARMED licensing, ALCOA+, pharmacovigilance applied to distribution

Hands-on experience in intra-EU pharmaceutical sourcing (wholesalers, parallel importers, regional distributors)

Comfort with ERP systems — prior experience with Odoo is a plus

Management skills

Leadership of teams in an SME structure, with autonomy and direct accountability

Ability to simultaneously manage commercial, regulatory and financial fronts

Strong relational profile for negotiation with international suppliers, professional clients and regulatory authorities

Rigor in compliance and documentation — this sector does not forgive shortcuts

Nice to have

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Management or equivalent

Prior experience as Technical Director or GDP Quality Manager before transitioning to executive roles

Established network with European pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors

Fluency in Portuguese and English; French, Spanish or German are a plus

What we offer

Full executive autonomy, with end-to-end responsibility for operations

Flexible and remote work arrangement, with travel to headquarters in Lisbon and to suppliers/clients when needed

Modern digital infrastructure (Odoo, CRM, B2B procurement platform) that frees executive bandwidth from operational micro-management

Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and experience — to be discussed

A growing business, with the opportunity to shape the company's next phase

How to apply

Please apply directly through LinkedIn with your CV and a short note (max. 1 page) outlining your approach to managing a Portuguese pharmaceutical distributor over the next 24 months.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.