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Country Manager - Healthcare

Progress Sales Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham, UK
£90,000 – £110,000
about 8 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

StrategyBusiness StrategyRegulatoryP&LSalesNHSMedical DevicesLeadershipInnovationTransformation

Job Description

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.

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