Country Business Head - PETNET UK

At PETNET Solutions Inc., a Siemens Healthineers company, we are committed to driving sustainable progress through cutting-edge technology. We empower our customers by bridging the physical and digital worlds—enhancing the way we live, work, and move, today and for future generations. We believe that business success begins with our people. That’s why we prioritize a culture where individuals thrive. Our global and diverse team is ready to support, inspire, and challenge you to grow in new and meaningful ways.

We are looking for a Country Business Head – UK to lead and develop the overall performance of our PET Diagnostic Business in the United Kingdom. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for optimizing PETNET’s current and future radiopharmaceutical portfolio, driving commercial success within budget, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals through strategic leadership of our commercial, operational, and support teams.

You will make an impact by:

• Leadership & Team Management: Leading the UK PET Diagnostic Business, ensuring strong performance and development across Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Contracts & Tenders Office, Planning, and F-18 Logistics functions.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Define and implement long-term strategic plans that position PETNET UK for sustainable growth. Align organizational structure and operational focus with evolving market demands, customer expectations, and regulatory environments.
• Commercial Excellence & Portfolio Growth: Drive revenue through the execution of strategic marketing and product launch plans. Work through the commercial team to identify portfolio priorities and execute impactful market development and sales initiatives.
• Market Intelligence & Adaptation: Monitor external trends, competitor activity, and national health policy changes to proactively adapt strategies and meet emerging customer needs.
• Sales Force Optimization: Ensure effective territory alignment, resource deployment, and capability development for the UK Sales team. Foster a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional Engagement: Collaborate across Siemens Healthineers and PETNET global functions (Medical, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, HR, Business Development, Strategy, etc.) to ensure UK operations are aligned with broader regional and international priorities.
• Vision & Culture: Champion the mission and values of the organization, communicating the vision clearly to the team, building alignment, and driving engagement across all business unit functions.

Your success in this role is measured by:

• Revenue Performance: Delivery of annual and long-term revenue targets for PETNET UK.
• Product Launch & Commercialization: Successful launch of new products and achievement of key commercialization milestones.
• Operational Efficiency: Continuous improvement across logistics, manufacturing, and customer service operations.
• Strategic Alignment: Alignment of UK business activities with EMEA and global commercial and marketing strategies.
• Talent Engagement & Retention: Positive staff engagement and retention metrics, reflecting effective leadership and team development.
• Financial Stewardship: Adherence to budget targets and optimization of cost structures to drive profitability.
• Business Development: Advancement of market growth initiatives based on national healthcare data and evolving trends.
• Dunstable Site Launch: Successful relocation and operational launch of the PETNET Dunstable facility.
• NHSE Phase III Tender: Effective execution and successful outcome of the NHSE Phase III biomarker supply tender process.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Education (Minimum/Desirable): University degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience (7-10 years): Proven track record in sales management and/or marketing leadership within the pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical sector.
• Experience in P&L ownership and commercial strategy execution.
• Understanding of the UK healthcare system, including NHS structures and procurement dynamics.
• Direct experience in launching new products and managing their life cycles.
• Familiarity with cross-functional functions such as Tender Office, Manufacturing Planning, and Logistics.
• Ability to lead high-level professionals, influence stakeholders, and manage change in a complex, regulated environment.
• International exposure is a plus.

Job Dimensions:

• Reporting Lines: EMEA Managing Director (direct).
• Direct Reports: 3-5 (plus indirect 40-50).
• Annual Sales Responsibility: ~€15 million.
• Geographic Scope: United Kingdom (sites in Nottingham, Mt. Vernon, and Dunstable), based at Dunstable location.
• Operational Oversight: F18 logistics, Customer Service, Contracts & Tenders, Commercial Planning.
• Critical for UK revenue delivery, customer relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Key driver for long-term strategy, profitability, and UK alignment with international goals.
• Role also contributes to operational excellence, cost containment, and network development.

Travel: Required to perform job function (up to 75%).

Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Share and bonus scheme.
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme.