As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.
As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. In Neuromodulation, we are focused on expanding access to VNS therapy and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients with epilepsy and difficult to treat depression.
Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.
Role Objective
Lead and grow the UKI Neuromodulation business with full accountability for sales performance, market development, and customer engagement.
This role combines Sales and Marketing leadership to define and execute a clear commercial strategy, expand adoption of VNS therapy, and build a high-performing team that consistently delivers results.
In this role, you are member of the European Neuromodulation Leadership Team and report into the VP of Sales Europe.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Leadership & Performance
- Own overall commercial performance across the UKI region, including revenue growth and profitability
- Set clear targets and ensure delivery through structured execution and performance management
- Translate strategy into focused, measurable actions and track progress through leading indicators
- Drive disciplined use of CRM and data to improve visibility, forecasting, and results
2. Commercial Strategy & Market Growth
- Define and execute a clear strategy to grow the business and expand adoption of VNS therapy
- Identify and unlock growth opportunities across key accounts and regions
- Strengthen market position by responding effectively to competitive dynamics and evolving customer needs
- Ensure strong account planning and prioritisation across the organisation
3. Sales & Marketing Integration
- Lead both Sales and Marketing teams as one aligned commercial organisation
- Ensures marketing effectiveness is measured and directly tied to commercial outcomes
- Oversee development and execution of:
- Customer engagement strategies
- Education and awareness initiatives
- Targeted campaigns that drive adoption
- Translate market insights into impactful actions that influence customer behaviour
4. Market Development & Customer Impact
- Expand adoption by improving how and when patients gain access to therapy
- Acts as a visible leader in the market, building strong relationships with key opinion leaders and strategic accounts
- Identify and remove barriers to growth across the customer journey
- Ensure consistent and high-quality customer engagement across the team
5. Cross-functional Leadership
- Work closely with Medical, Market Access, and other internal partners to deliver aligned strategies
- Ensure a coordinated approach to key accounts and strategic initiatives
- Act as the central commercial leader within the UKI organisation
6. Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing, accountable team
- Set clear expectations and create a culture focused on results and continuous improvement
- Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential
- Foster collaboration, ownership, and strong team engagement
7. Operational Excellence
- Establish clear business rhythms, including regular performance and strategy reviews
- Ensure high-quality planning, pipeline management, and execution discipline
- Continuously improve processes to increase efficiency and impact
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Proven leadership experience in both Sales and Marketing within MedTech or specialty pharma
- Strong track record of delivering sustained commercial growth
- Demonstrated success in market development and customer engagement strategies
- Experience managing complex, consultative sales environments
- P&L responsibility experience is strongly preferred
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate into execution
- Commercially driven with deep understanding of market dynamics
- Proven ability to lead and integrate Sales and Marketing teams
- Data-driven decision making and performance management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence at all levels, internally and externally
Personal Attributes
- Team-first leadership – wins as a team, not as individuals
- Ownership & autonomy – takes full responsibility and acts without waiting
- Strong judgment – makes high-quality decisions, even with incomplete information
- Clarity & focus – turns complexity into clear priorities and direction
- Execution discipline – delivers consistently and drives follow-through
- Accountability mindset – sets high standards and holds to them
- Courage to challenge – speaks up, challenges constructively, and drives better outcomes
- Business mindset – thinks beyond own function and acts in the interest of the total business
- Resilience & composure – performs under pressure and navigates setbacks effectively
Travel Requirements
Significant travel (~50%) across the UK and Ireland, with regular international travel
- The minimum requirements, skills and qualifications contained in this job description outline the core functions and requirements of the position and do not constitute an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of or assigned to an employee in this position at the Company’s discretion. Further, the ability to meet the minimum requirements and/or possession of the stated skills and qualifications do not imply or establish that an individual will be employed in this position.
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