Area Manager of Operations for Slovak Clinics

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance across 13 clinics, working closely with clinic medical directors and local teams.
• Visit clinics regularly to understand local needs, identify operational challenges, and agree on practical solutions.
• Coordinate priorities, resources, and follow-up actions across clinics, supporting service continuity and consistent operational standards.

• Build trusted working relationships with clinic medical directors, heads of departments, and other senior healthcare professionals.
• Communicate business and operational priorities clearly, with an understanding of clinical responsibilities and the demands of patient care.
• Handle challenging discussions constructively, balance differing priorities, and secure agreement on actions and accountability.

• Analyze operational and financial data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Agree on performance objectives, monitor progress, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and present results, risks, and recommendations to local and international management.

• Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditure, and support the effective use of resources.
• Review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining service quality.

• Master’s degree in General Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience managing operations, resources, or complex cross-functional activities.
• Experience with a healthcare provider or in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred, supported by a strong understanding of the healthcare environment and how clinical workplaces operate.
• Proven experience working regularly with senior physicians, clinic medical directors, or heads of hospital departments, with the ability to build credibility, adapt communication to the audience, and gain their engagement.
• Strong operational judgment and the ability to coordinate activities and influence outcomes across professional groups.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with confidence in interpreting data, managing budgets, and recommending practical actions.
• Professional proficiency in English, enabling confident communication with international business and corporate stakeholders.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with the ability to navigate demanding conversations, competing priorities, and setbacks constructively.
• Strong self-management and self-motivation, including the ability to organize your schedule, prioritize independently, and follow through without close supervision.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Central and Eastern Slovakia approximately two to three days per week.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work with CRM, SAP, and modern communication systems.

Salary starting from €3,000 gross per month.

• Collaborate with local and international business leaders, corporate teams, and functions including Medical, Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance.
• Use English regularly in meetings, presentations, reporting, and day-to-day communication with international stakeholders.
• Engage with external service providers, suppliers, local authorities, and government representatives as required.