Country Manager – UK | Pharmaceuticals & Specialty Healthcare
Are you ready to lead a high-impact pharmaceutical business at the forefront of patient-centric innovation?
We are partnering with a global healthcare organisation operating across pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, and specialty therapeutics. With a strong heritage in improving patient outcomes and an expanding portfolio that bridges medical devices and pharmaceutical solutions, this is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a growing and evolving UK market.
Base salary £90–110k + bonus + executive package
The Opportunity
As Country Manager for the UK, you will take full accountability for the national P&L, leading a cross-functional organisation spanning Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical Affairs.
This is a critical leadership role focused on driving commercial excellence, strengthening market access, and expanding the organisation’s footprint across NHS and private healthcare channels.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the UK business strategy across pharmaceutical and combination product portfolios
* Driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share across key therapy areas
* Building and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams
* Shaping and executing market access strategies across NHS, ICBs, and key stakeholders
* Engaging with KOLs, clinicians, and healthcare decision-makers to support adoption and utilisation
* Identifying new opportunities across product lifecycle, partnerships, and service-led solutions
* Ensuring alignment between commercial, medical, and regulatory functions
About You
You are a strategic and commercially driven leader with a strong grounding in healthcare and a desire to operate within a broader pharmaceutical environment.
We welcome candidates from both pharmaceutical and medical device backgrounds, particularly those with exposure to drug-device combination products, specialty therapeutics, or NHS-facing commercial models.
You will bring:
* A degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (MBA advantageous)
* 10+ years of leadership experience across pharmaceuticals, MedTech, or healthcare services
* Strong understanding of NHS structures, market access, and reimbursement environments
* Proven success in leading national sales organisations and delivering P&L growth
* Experience engaging with KOLs, clinicians, and healthcare stakeholders
* A track record of driving strategic change, market expansion, and commercial transformation
* The ability to operate effectively within complex, regulated healthcare environments
What’s on Offer
* A senior leadership role with full strategic ownership of the UK market
* The opportunity to bridge pharmaceuticals, devices, and integrated healthcare solutions
* A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with strong international backing
* Flexible working with exposure to global leadership teams
* A culture built on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact
This is more than a traditional Country Manager role—it’s an opportunity to lead at the intersection of pharmaceuticals and medical technology, shaping the future of integrated healthcare delivery in the UK