SouthEast Asia (SEA) Business Manager, Viya Health Enterprises (VHE)
Location: Vietnam or Cambodia
Travel: 25-30% regional and international travel
Reports to: Vice President, Social Business Unit & Global Operations
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Who we are?

Viya Health Enterprises is a social business registered in several countries around the world, and with activities in Southeast Asia – as a spin off from PSI, an international organization created in 1970 to promote access to SRH products, Viya Health leverages a legacy of product distribution, communication campaigns and strong footprint in over 20 countries around the world to better support individuals in their health journeys. From periods to pleasure, Viya provides to its users the tools and resources to make the right decisions for their bodies, health, and future. Viya Health Enterprises’ goal is to deliver a frictionless user experience both through our own delivery and in partnership with others – connecting content and community with products and services and always keeping our consumer as our CEO.

Join us!

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven SEA Business Manager to spearhead our growth initiatives across Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. You will drive business growth, ensure operational excellence, and execute the Viya Health vision in these markets. This role involves exploring new opportunities, assessing market potential, and developing innovative business cases. Additionally, you will ensure the strategic alignment of existing business operations and facilitate funding efforts.

You will also oversee a regional service hub that supports in-market entities in HR, finance, supply chain & procurement and other as needed. A significant portion of your focus will be on the Vietnamese market and the regional hub, with lighter supervision of the Cambodian market, which also serves Laos as an export destination. You will collaborate with each country to design strategies for growth and explore new market opportunities as needed. Additionally, you will lead discussions to establish regional partnerships that ensure operational efficiency, foster business growth, and advance the vision for a fully-fledged Viya ecosystem.

You will also lead efforts to secure funding for business growth, including grants, free capital, and local investment.

You will report to the Vice President, Viya Health Global and supervise in-market staff in Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as a service hub manager. You will coordinate closely with a regional manager on the non-profit side of PSI and liaise with various teams at global and regional level. You will base either in Vietnam or Cambodia with a competitive local remuneration package.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities include:

Business Development and Innovation:

• Identify and explore new business opportunities in healthcare and wellness in the region.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess the market potential for new ventures.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and business plans for new ideas and projects.
• Search for and secure funds within the region and globally to support new initiatives.

Strategic Business Oversight:

• Oversee the development and execution of strategic plans for current businesses.
• Ensure business plans are implemented efficiently and effectively, tracking key performance metrics. Oversees P&L results and takes corrective action as needed.
• Provides guidance to the various business functions, including sales, digital and operations to improve efficiency and productivity

Digital Strategy:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop a cohesive regional digital ecosystem and identify revenue streams through digital activities.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships that can help accelerate the VIYA vision in Southeast Asia.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation:

• Position the organization within the broader Southeast Asia community by identifying stakeholders, seeking funding, and integrating evidence into business model design.
• Represent the organization to local businesses, investors, governments, and other stakeholders, ensuring a balance between profitability and social impact.
• Collaborate closely with the nonprofit side to align operations and strategic objectives.

Operational Efficiency & Governance:

• Lead the development of efficient systems to support timely delivery and quality programming.
• Oversee financial, administrative, and logistical resources, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and strategic objectives.
• Support change management processes to adapt to new technologies and approaches.

People Management:

• Recruit, support, and manage team members, fostering a culture of high- performance, accountability, innovation, and client focus.
• Prepare and execute annual budgets, work plans, and performance measures to achieve organizational goals.

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for both business and digital activities.
• Gather data and insights to measure performance against strategic objectives, optimizing plans to improve business outcomes.

Knowledge Management:

• Develop and implement strategies for capturing, sharing, and utilizing organizational knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Foster a culture of learning by ensuring best practices, insights, and data are effectively documented, disseminated, and applied across teams and projects.
• Promote the use of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange among internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the healthcare industry in roles of business development, strategic planning, or a leadership role in a multinational organization in healthcare or wellness, preferably with a focus on Southeast Asia.
• Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.
• Proven track record in securing regional funding for business ventures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, diverse, and multicultural environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with or in collaboration with social impact organizations and ventures.
• Strong network of contacts in the Southeast Asian business and investment community.
• Experience in leading cross-border teams and managing multi-stakeholder projects.

Salary Ranges:*

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law.

*Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.

Application

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and current Curriculum Vitae COB 30 November 2024 with application review shall be on a rolling basis.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Viya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

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