As a Strategic Healthcare Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in driving change across the healthcare system. Working within our Health & Medical business, you will collaborate closely with both internal teams and external healthcare stakeholders to develop and deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes and service efficiency. You'll operate in a highly patient-centric and specialist environment, aligning NHS priorities with Essity's solutions to create long-term, sustainable value for all partners. This is a permanent, territory based role with the ideal candidate being situated in the North of England or the South of Scotland (M62 Corridor and above).
Responsibilities
- Build and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across London and the South East, including Directors, Service Managers and Clinical professionals
- Identify challenges and opportunities within healthcare services and co-create value-driven solutions
- Shape and deliver service development plans that enhance patient pathways and clinical outcomes
- Influence and support the adoption of new services and innovative approaches across healthcare settings
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams such as Account Management to align activity with broader business objectives
- Develop compelling business cases and project plans that demonstrate both clinical and commercial value
- Stay close to evolving NHS priorities and healthcare trends to proactively identify new opportunities
Qualifications
- Experience working within the NHS or wider healthcare environment
- Strategic, sales‑led mindset with a genuine focus on improving patient care
- Ability to build long‑term, collaborative partnerships that deliver mutual value
- Confidence in developing business cases, proposals and service development plans
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- Enjoy identifying and developing new business opportunities
At Essity, we're looking for a Strategic Healthcare Partner to join our Health & Medical team, where your expertise in the NHS or wider healthcare environment will help shape better patient outcomes. This is a role where strategy meets purpose - working collaboratively with healthcare providers to transform services and improve lives.
