Head of Sales, Pharma Packaging

Head of Sales, Pharma Packaging

About the Company

We create added value for our customers with our packaging. The foundation for our company’s success is innovation. We want the prominent po

Industry
Packaging and Containers

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1890

Employees
501-1000

Specialties

• tube packaging
• polyfoil® tubes
• plastic and laminate tubes
• packaging design
• packaging development
• sustainable packaging
• and paper/fibre based tube packaging

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Sales for the USA - Pharma Packaging. This key commercial leadership role is focused on driving the company's commercial growth strategy in North America, particularly within the pharmaceutical tube packaging market. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading strategic business development, expanding key customer relationships, and strengthening the company's market position. A hands-on, growth-oriented approach is essential, as is the ability to manage and develop a local sales team. The role offers the opportunity to work with a high level of visibility and direct access to group management, and the potential for broader leadership responsibilities in the U.S. organization. Candidates for this role should have a proven track record in pharmaceutical packaging sales, with a strong preference for those with an existing network and customer relationships in the North American pharmaceutical industry. Experience in leading commercial teams, driving strategic account growth, and a background in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare packaging are also required. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented individual with a structured, data-driven decision-making approach, and the ability to operate effectively within an international and matrix-oriented organization. Strong communication skills, credibility with stakeholders, and the potential to grow into broader U.S. leadership responsibilities are key attributes for the role.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Business Development
• Sales/Revenue