General Manager, Surgical Division

Ladders; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% annual incentive

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a General Manager, Surgical Division to lead a high-impact commercial operation in a dynamic healthcare market. The role focuses on strategic planning, portfolio development, and cross-functional leadership across sales, marketing, product, and operations.

The successful candidate will drive growth, launch new product categories, evaluate M&A opportunities, and partner with teams to optimize profitability. Springfield, IL-based, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Sales & Marketing, Business, Healthcare).
• 15+ years of commercial healthcare experience including supply chain and B2B sales.
• Proven success leading diversified commercial teams across sales, marketing and planning.
• Experience launching product categories in domestic and global markets.
• Understanding of QA/RA issues within healthcare.
• Demonstrated financial literacy with P&L fluency and profitability analysis.
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and drive top-line growth in a dynamic market environment.
• Design and execute commercial strategies to prioritize growth opportunities.
• Lead portfolio management and accelerate new product introductions.
• Oversee market development and assess M&A opportunities.
• Set direction for Sales, Product Management, and Marketing Services teams.
• Enhance commercial capabilities through customer insights and pricing strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align operations with market strategies.

Skills

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Commercial strategy

Portfolio management

Product launches

Market development

Pricing strategies

Financial literacy

Travel up to 50%

Sales leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Sales & Marketing)

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s in Healthcare

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a General Manager, Surgical Division to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.
This leader will oversee a high-impact commercial operation within a dynamic healthcare market, driving growth across a specialized division. The role combines strategic planning, portfolio development, and cross-functional leadership to strengthen market position and improve business performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with sales, marketing, product, and operations teams to execute growth strategies and evaluate new opportunities.
Location: Springfield, IL - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and drive top-line growth in a dynamic market environment
• Design and execute commercial strategies to prioritize growth opportunities
• Lead portfolio management and accelerate new product introductions
• Oversee market development and assess M&A opportunities
• Set direction for Sales, Product Management, and Marketing Services teams
• Enhance commercial capabilities through customer insights and pricing strategies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align operations with market strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Sales & Marketing, Business, Supply Chain Management, or Healthcare
• 15+ years of commercial healthcare experience, including supply chain and business-to-business sales
• Proven success in leading diversified commercial teams across sales, marketing, and planning
• Experience launching product categories in both domestic and global markets
• Understanding of QA/RA issues within the healthcare sector
• Demonstrated financial literacy, including P&L fluency and profitability analysis
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on business needs

Benefits

• Opportunity for a 40% annual incentive based on performance
• Access to a dynamic and diverse market environment
• Leadership role with significant impact on business growth
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Potential for professional development and career advancement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.