Chief Commercial Officer

STOIX | B Corp™; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare manufacturer is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to steer the commercial strategy and drive double-digit profit growth. The role involves leading international teams, working closely with the CEO, and overseeing M&A partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in commercial operations, a strong record in strategic planning, and a keen understanding of healthcare dynamics. This is a high-caliber role requiring regular international travel, including to key markets across Europe, the USA, India, and China.

Qualifications

• Progressive commercial experience across sales, marketing, and business development.
• Proven track record in managing international teams.
• Expertise in strategic planning including M&A activity.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sales strategies for profitable growth.
• Lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing commercial team.
• Identify and develop a pipeline of M&A opportunities.

Skills

Commercial experience across sales

Ability to manage international teams

High-level strategic planning

Engagement with healthcare professionals

Job description

Global CCO Needed to Drive Double-Digit Profit Growth | Healthcare & Diagnostics

Chief Commercial Officer (Healthcare / Medical Technology)

📍 Location: UK Headquarters (with regular international travel) 💼 Role Type: Board Director, Global P&L Responsibility

The Opportunity

We are conducting a retained search for a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead the global commercial strategy for a market-leading manufacturer of diagnostic and treatment products.

Operating as a key entity within a listed technology group, this business requires a high-calibre leader to drive worldwide sales, business development, and strategic partnerships.

This is a Board-level position. You will report directly to the CEO/Managing Director and act as a Director for various global legal entities.

The Mission

Your mandate is clear: Shape and execute a commercial strategy that delivers 10% year-on-year profit growth.

You will lead a global organisation, managing a direct reporting line that includes the VP of Sales (Americas) and Regional Heads across the UK, Europe, MEA, and APAC.

Key Deliverables

• Global Strategy: Define and implement sales strategies designed to deliver sustained, profitable growth and double-digit profit improvement.
• Organisational Leadership: Lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing global commercial team, fostering capability and succession readiness.
• M&A & Partnerships: Work with the CEO and Board to identify, assess, and develop a pipeline of M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships to support growth.
• Market Insight: Strengthen end-user and clinical insights to inform product innovation and Go-To-Market strategies.
• Accountability: Establish a culture of accountability by deploying robust performance metrics and incentive structures.

Who You Are

• Experienced Leader: You possess progressive commercial experience across sales, marketing, and business development.
• Global Operator: You have a proven track record of managing international teams and are willing to travel regularly to key locations (including the USA, Spain, India, and China).
• Strategic Thinker: You can balance operational sales management with high-level strategic planning, including M&A activity.
• Healthcare Expert: You have experience engaging with healthcare professionals and understanding clinical market dynamics.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace for our clients that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

STOIX receives a high level of applications to advertised opportunities. As much as we stride to respond to each application individually and personally, we would advise if you have not received communication within 10 days that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.