Country Manager

Primary Job Function The Country Manager is responsible for directing the complete operation for Neuromodulation; both commercial as well as support functions such as Quality, IS, HR and Finance as applicable. Core Job Responsibilities • Plan, organize, direct and control overall activities. • Identify, recommend and implement the company's short and long-term objectives and strategies, adapting them to local market conditions and business opportunities. • Manage the company's resources to ensure the achievement of business objectives. • Manage P&L and ensures financial and profit objectives are met. • Set direction by developing and implementing regional/country mission, strategies and business objectives. • Develop strategic plan - area sales and marketing plans, key objectives, organizational structure and talent, etc. and then executes on those plans. • Create long-range plans to optimize business development opportunities, organizational capabilities and the general operation... of the business. • Develop and implement marketing strategies for the geography in order to maximize sales potential. • Participate in the budgeting and financial planning process by translating strategy into operational goals. • Determine optimal organizational structure to achieve business strategies and allocation of people resources and responsibilities within the division. • Utilize technical/professional knowledge and skills to establish, interpret and execute company policies in a major segment of the company. • Monitor and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.) • Make and executes operational decisions with a strategic perspective. • Manage the responsible operational budget effectively. • Motivate and develops staff. • Promote adherence to EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Ensure employees complete all required EHS training programs. Requirements • Bachelor Degree - 10+ years of relevant experience in a commercial business Master Degree – highly regarded • Experience working in a multinational business • Experience in the medical device industry with strong Neuromodulation knowledge and experience • Demonstrated commercial experience in marketing and sales • Proven track record of getting results • Financial acumen required to responsibly manage a P&L • Ability to work under pressure with a hands-on approach • Business enterprise knowledge to successfully manage multiple disciplines and interdependencies • Operational decision making and ability to manage a complex business • Strong leadership capabilities • Excellent communication skills; both spoken and written • Strong ethical standards Quality, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities • Attend regular departmental meetings with manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms. • Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met. • Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment