Role Description
We are looking for a commercially astute individual to lead the regional commercial strategy and execution to achieve sustainable growth, market expansion, and customer engagement objectives across the North West and East of England, including Yorkshire. Responsible for driving business performance through strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, market development initiatives, and the creation of a high-performing commercial organization.
Provides leadership and direction to sales teams while shaping long-term commercial priorities, strengthening customer partnerships, and supporting the successful adoption of clinical and service solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, develop, and execute regional commercial strategies to achieve revenue growth, market share expansion, and business objectives.
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Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to a high-performing sales organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
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Drive strategic business planning, forecasting accuracy, and operational execution across the region.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, clinical leaders, ICB and decision-makers to support market development and customer engagement initiatives.
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Partner cross-functionally with marketing, clinical, operations, finance, and executive leadership teams to align commercial priorities and accelerate business growth.
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Identify market opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging customer needs, developing initiatives and commercial programs to strengthen market position.
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Lead the implementation of commercial excellence initiatives, operational improvements, and transformational change programs to enhance organizational effectiveness and customer impact.
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Support the successful launch, adoption, and growth of products, therapies, and service offerings within the region.
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Ensure effective execution of sales processes, performance metrics, and business reviews to drive operational discipline and strategic decision-making.
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Develop talent pipelines and succession plans while supporting diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives.
Leadership and Organisational Impact
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Operates as a strategic commercial leader within a complex, matrixed healthcare environment.
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Influences across functions and business units to align priorities, navigate competing objectives, and drive business outcomes.
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Contributes significantly to the development and execution of commercial strategy, organisational priorities, and market expansion plans.
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Leads through ambiguity and change, applying sound judgement, strategic thinking, and strong organisational influence.
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Drives a customer-centric culture focused on innovation, clinical value, and long-term partnership development.
Qualifications
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Commercial leadership experience within medtech, healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, or a related industry.
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Proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams and delivering sustainable business growth within complex healthcare environments.
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Strong strategic, analytical, and operational leadership capabilities with experience managing change and driving organisational performance.
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Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally across matrix organisations.
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Experience developing commercial strategies, market development initiatives, and customer engagement programs.
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Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits
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MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
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A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions.
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They share in the success they help create.
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We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Company Description
We want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey β meeting them where and how they need it.