General Manager Orthopedics MedTech UK

Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Leeds
3 months ago
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General Manager Orthopedics MedTech UK

Apply for the General Manager Orthopedics MedTech UK role at Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

Job Function: Enterprise Management, Job Sub Function: Commercial Management, Job Category: People Leader.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Job Description

Are you a visionary leader with a proven track record in Healthcare or Medical Devices, ready to drive transformative growth and innovation? We are searching for a dynamic General Manager Orthopedics in UK to shape the future of orthopedic solutions on a global scale.

As the General Manager Orthopedics Business Unit you will be responsible for maximizing growth, profitability, and market competitiveness through innovative solutions and strategic leadership. You will lead a diverse team fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and high performance, while delivering sustainable financial results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership & Growth: Formulate and communicate overarching business objectives, policies, and strategies aligned with regional and global goals. Drive the execution of commercial and marketing plans to meet or exceed sales and income targets.
  • Financial & Operational Excellence: Full P&L accountability, analyzing results, and implementing corrective actions to ensure profitability and capital efficiency.
  • Market & Customer Focus: Develop deep relationships with key opinion leaders and customers, leveraging insights to fuel new business models and product innovations.
  • Team & Culture Development: Build and nurture a high-performing, diverse leadership team. Promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, empowered, and part of our shared success.
  • Innovation & Business Development: Lead the development of new products, services, and solutions, shaping organizational capabilities to meet evolving stakeholder needs.
  • Negotiation & Strategic Accounts: Drive commercial negotiations, develop strategic account plans, and ensure execution that supports long-term growth.
  • Compliance & Ethics: Conduct all business activities in strict adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications
  • Extensive executive experience in the healthcare or orthopedics sector, with a strong record of delivering profitable growth.
  • Strategic mindset with deep financial, commercial, and operational expertise.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, capable of inspiring teams and developing future leaders.
  • Proven ability to build strategic relationships with key stakeholders and opinion leaders.
  • Passion for innovation, resilience, and change management.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and ethical workplace.
Why Join Us?
  • Lead a global organization and a talented team of over 250 professionals.
  • Make a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare innovation worldwide.
  • Be part of a culture that champions diversity, inclusion, and continuous development.
  • Competitive executive compensation package with extensive growth opportunities.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

If you accept this position, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.

Required Skills
  • Business Acumen, Executive Leadership, Financial Acumen, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Thinking
Preferred Skills
  • Account Management, Big Data Management, Client Management, Commercial Awareness, Commercial Laws, Commercial Management, Consulting, Corporate Management, Customer Experience Management, Developing Others, Financial Competence, Ideation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Revenue Management, Risk Management

Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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