General Manager Orthopedics MedTech UK

Johnson & Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a General Manager for the Orthopedics Business Unit in Leeds, UK. This role requires strategic leadership to maximize growth and profitability while fostering a high-performing team. Responsibilities include P&L accountability, customer relationship development, and innovation in orthopedic solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and ethical practices.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive company culture

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.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate overarching business objectives and strategies aligned with goals.
• Full P&L accountability analyzing results and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop relationships with key opinion leaders and customers to fuel new business models.
• Build and nurture a high-performing, diverse leadership team.
• Lead product and service development to meet stakeholder needs.
• Drive commercial negotiations and strategic account plans.
• Conduct all business activities in legal and ethical adherence.

Skills

Business Acumen

Executive Leadership

Financial Acumen

Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Overview

At Johnson & Johnsonwe 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 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 more at

Job Function

Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function

Commercial Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

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 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 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 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

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Hospitality Experience,Interviewing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management,Recruiting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1