General Manager

Evolve are partnering with a leading organisation within the ophthalmology and medical technology sector to recruit an experienced, commercially driven General Manager to lead its UK business. This is a rare opportunity to take full P&L accountability, execute Group strategy and drive profitable growth, while leading sales and marketing, strengthening customer and KOL relationships, expanding market share, launching innovative products and inspiring high-performing teams to deliver long-term business success.

This is a full-time, permanent position working on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office, from our client’s head office in Hertfordshire.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, pension and more!

Make a Real Impact - Contribute to life-changing devices that directly improve patient lives.

Agility & Innovation - Work in an agile team, giving you a chance to drive new ideas into practice.

Ideal Requirements for the General Manager

* Senior Commercial Leadership Experience - A minimum of 10 years’ senior commercial leadership experience within medical devices, healthcare technology or a comparable B2B healthcare environment.

* Proven P&L Ownership - Demonstrable experience of owning, or having significant accountability for, a P&L and delivering against revenue, margin, EBIT, cost and cash objectives.

* Strong UK Healthcare Market Experience - A strong understanding of the UK healthcare market, including procurement routes, customer decision-making, strategic account development and value-based selling.

* Proven People & Matrix Leadership - A strong track record of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams, combined with the ability to influence effectively across a complex international matrix organisation.

Role Responsibilities for the General Manager

* Own and Shape the UK Business - Take full accountability for the UK P&L and business performance, translating Group strategy into an ambitious UK plan that delivers sustainable growth and profitability.

* Drive Commercial Growth - Lead sales, marketing and business development to identify new opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and deliver profitable revenue growth and market expansion.

* Build Influential Customer Relationships - Develop trusted relationships with senior customers, key opinion leaders, procurement stakeholders and strategic partners to strengthen market presence and identify new growth opportunities.

* Lead and Inspire the Organisation - Create a high-performance, customer-focused culture by providing clear direction, developing talent and aligning cross-functional teams behind shared business objectives.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview process

Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details!

Application Process

Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client.

We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy.

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic