Head of Business Operations & Business Development - PETNET EMEA

Siemens; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical technology is hiring a senior leader to drive operational excellence and business growth across the EMEA Radiopharma business. This role includes overseeing initiatives, managing commercial opportunities, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience in radiopharma, a degree in a relevant field, and strong communication skills. Join to lead transformative projects that enhance patient care in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Work with global experts

Opportunity for career growth

Drive innovation in molecular imaging

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years' leadership experience in radiopharma, diagnostics, or pharma operations.
• Proven success in business operations and development in complex organisations.
• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee expansion of Radiopharma portfolio across EMEA.
• Drive LEAN and continuous improvement.
• Lead growth strategy for PET diagnostics and theranostics.

Skills

Leadership experience in radiopharma or diagnostics

Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP

Contract negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Pharmacy

MBA

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring a senior leader to drive operational excellence and business growth across our EMEA Radiopharma business. This high-impact role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, supporting expansion, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

You'll lead cross-functional initiatives, manage commercial opportunities, and ensure our operations are efficient, compliant, and scalable. This role reports directly to senior global leadership and works closely with teams across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, HR, and Supply Chain.

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership

• Oversee expansion of our Radiopharma portfolio across EMEA.
• Drive LEAN and continuous improvement to boost productivity and quality.
• Prepare operations for new sites, infrastructure, and product launches.
• Monitor KPIs and compliance metrics to ensure sustainable performance.

Business Development

• Lead growth strategy for PET diagnostics and theranostics.
• Identify and secure new commercial partnerships across pharma, biotech, CROs, and hospitals.
• Manage onboarding and account development across the region.
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with R&D on new isotopes and biomarkers aligned with PETNET's capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key operational link between EMEA and global leadership.
• Lead strategic programmes like organisational integration and harmonisation.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting and forecasting.
• Represent Radiopharma in executive forums and industry events.
• Promote talent development and cultural integration across teams.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Pharmacy; MBA preferred.
• 10-15+ years' leadership experience in radiopharma, diagnostics, or pharma operations.
• Proven success in business operations and development in complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP, regulatory compliance, and supply chain.
• Commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
• Willing to travel across EMEA (up to 50%).

Key Traits

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• Financially savvy and data-driven.
• Inspiring leader and cross-cultural collaborator.
• Skilled in change management and growth planning.
• Customer-focused with strong commercial insight.

Why Join Us?

• Lead transformative projects that improve patient care.
• Work with global experts in a purpose-driven environment.
• Drive innovation in molecular imaging.
• Grow your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 71,000 Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. See our Careers Site for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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