Country Manager

Evolve Selection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Country Manager to lead their client's operations in the UK. The role involves developing a strategic growth plan, building partnerships, and inspiring high-performing teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in generics and branded generics. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Exceptional bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Agility & Innovation

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in generics and branded generics.
• Proven leadership in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong exposure to respiratory therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a 5-year strategic growth plan.
• Build partnerships with NHS stakeholders.
• Inspire and mentor high-performing teams.
• Optimize processes for organisational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial growth

People development

Market dynamics understanding

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Evolve are partnering with a leader in the pharmaceutical industry who are seeking a Country Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity taking full responsibility for the leadership and management of our client’s UK operations with accountability for delivering revenue, profitability, and long-term business growth.

This is a full-time permanent position working 3 day per week in our client’s office in London.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary, plus exceptional bonus, car allowance, pension, and more!
• Agility & Innovation - Work in an agile team, giving you a chance to drive new ideas into practice.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation - Work with breakthrough pharmaceutical solutions.
• Global Reach - Be part of a company with worldwide influence and opportunities to collaborate across borders.

Ideal Requirements for the Country Manager

• Extensive expertise across the generics, branded generics, hospital contracting, and wholesale channels, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and value drivers.
• Proven senior leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry, delivering outstanding commercial growth and sustainable performance across competitive markets.
• Exceptional leadership and people development capabilities, recognised for inspiring high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Strong exposure to respiratory therapeutic areas, bringing valuable insights and strategic perspective to accelerate success in this critical segment.

Role Responsibilities for the Country Manager

• Spearhead the development and execution of a visionary 5-year strategic growth plan, driving sustainable business expansion and long-term market success.
• Forge and nurture influential partnerships with senior NHS stakeholders, payers, and key external collaborators to strengthen strategic alignment and unlock new opportunities.
• Inspire, mentor, and empower high-performing teams through effective leadership, coaching, and professional development—cultivating a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, optimising processes and enhancing cross-functional collaboration to maximise commercial performance and organisational efficiency.

Recruitment Process

1. 1st stage - Face to face meeting with the Head of Europe.
2. 2nd stage - Microsoft Teams meeting with HR
3. 3rd stage - Microsoft Teams meeting with the CEO

Meet an amazing team and get your chance to join a company where your work truly makes a difference, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with purpose.

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

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.