Future Leaders Program STADA XLRT - Business Manager (f/m/d)

Don't wait years to make an impact. XLRT now.

XLRT is STADA’s fast track for the next generation of enterprise leaders. It is designed for people who own their growth, seek out new challenges, and want to accelerate their career. People who have demonstrated leadership early on, consistently go beyond expectations, and embody our values – with Entrepreneurship at their core: we dream big and make it happen.

At STADA, your ambition meets ours. By 2030, we aim to double in size and continue to outgrow the industry – powered by three strong businesses: Consumer Healthcare, Generics, and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, and our unique Growth Culture. XLRT puts you at the heart of one of the boldest growth journeys in the industry. Here, you’ll take ownership from day one, accelerate your path to leadership, and turn opportunities into impact – writing your own acceleration story while shaping STADA’s next chapter.

Program start: Q2 2027 (flexible start date)

What you can expect

As part of this exclusive 2-year Future Leaders Program, you will

• execute winning strategies and drive company value.
• join a high-impact, multi-disciplinary growth journey tailored to your ambitions and our business priorities.
• deepen your international experience through rotational assignments across STADA’s locations worldwide, starting at our global headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
• lead strategic projects across key business areas such as Commercial, Finance, Business Development, and Technical Operations.
• work closely with our Executive Committee and senior leaders, gaining first-hand insight into high-level decision-making.
• build a powerful internal and external network that will accelerate your long-term career growth.
• create impact from day one and help shape the future of Healthcare.

Who you are

• You're self-aware. You understand your journey, the experiences that have shaped your ambition and resilience – and how they influence the enterprise leader you aspire to become.
• You own your growth. No waiting to be developed – setbacks are data, feedback is fuel, and self-empowerment is your default.
• You're at home in the world. International experience has broadened how you think, work, and connect.
• You raise the bar. You challenge the status quo, speak up with confidence, and bring an ambition to win – with the drive to deliver tangible results that set you apart.
• You act like an entrepreneur. You think in business cases, lead with purpose, and align others around a shared vision. You take ownership as if STADA were your own company.

You bring

• an exceptional academic background at a leading university.
• 3–8 years of professional experience in Consulting, Pharma, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, or private equity-backed environments.
• a proven track record of outperformance and value creation in fast-paced, international, and dynamic organizations or through building your own successful business.
• excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• the ability to navigate demanding stakeholder environments, building trusted relationships and collaborating effectively with senior leadership while confidently communicating and working across functions and cultures.
• enthusiasm for international assignments and mobility across STADA locations, beginning with a project at the headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
• excellent written and spoken English skills (C1/C2 level); additional languages are a plus.
• high levels of agility, entrepreneurship, growth mindset, integrity, and relationship-building capability.

What we offer

• high-impact assignments and real responsibility from day one
• a purpose- and value-driven Growth Culture
• mentoring and sponsorship from C-suite and senior executives
• individualized development plans, coaching, and world-class leadership training
• international assignments of up to six months
• a competitive compensation and benefits package
• the opportunity to step into a key leadership position upon successful program completion