General Manager Orthopedics MedTech UK

Johnson and Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Leeds is seeking an executive leader to oversee strategic growth and innovation in healthcare solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare, a strong track record in P&L management, and exceptional leadership skills. This role involves formulating business objectives, building relationships, and driving market growth while fostering an inclusive culture. A competitive compensation package and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Opportunities for continuous development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive executive experience in the healthcare or orthopedics sector.
• Strong record of delivering profitable growth.
• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate overarching business objectives.
• Drive execution of commercial and marketing plans.
• Build and nurture a high-performing, diverse leadership team.

Skills

Business Acumen

Executive Leadership

Financial Acumen

Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

All Job Posting Locations :

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you 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, external applicants please contact us via https : / / www.jnj.com / contact-us / careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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