LivaNova · 1 month ago
Commercial Excellence Lead
LivaNova is a global medtech company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions. The Commercial Excellence Lead will translate commercial strategies into actionable plans, ensuring the sales organization is effective and efficient while driving a culture of continuous improvement across Europe.
Health CareMedical DeviceNeuroscience
Responsibilities
Translate the European commercial strategy into clear commercial priorities
Advise leadership on future growth opportunities based on customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends
Ensure that Plans of Action (POA) and Regional Business Reviews are fully aligned with strategic objectives
Works closely with the sales teams in each key market and actively engages with regional and local KOLs. This close connection and market insight directly inform the design and content of SL&D programs
Advise leadership on organizational development opportunities (such as defining new territories)
Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and other functions to drive an integrated commercial approach across Europe
Own (design and implement) annual incentive plans aligned with the organization’s ambition and strategy
Define sales KPIs and dashboards; monitor results and recommend improvement actions
Lead quarterly POA process with cross-functional input (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance)
Drive Regional Business Reviews and ensure insights are translated into actions
Drives optimal SFDC use and regional CRM strategy, partnering with Commercial, Marketing, and IT on design, rollout, and maintenance. Support new product launches with go-to-market planning and sales readiness
Collaborate with Sales Training and Analytics teams to embed best practices and data-driven decision making
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and productivity in the sales organization
Provide actionable reporting and insights to sales leaders and VP Sales
Track execution of POA commitments and follow up on progress with regional teams
Support sales leaders with tools, CRM optimization, and reporting needs
Coordinate cross-functional projects that directly enable the sales force
Communicate commercial strategy in clear, actionable terms to field teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in medical device sales or sales support, including leadership responsibility
Proven track record of driving commercial excellence initiatives (sales operations, analytics, training, or strategic projects)
Strong leadership skills with ability to influence across functions, set priorities, and provide constructive feedback
Comfortable working in a matrix environment with high accountability and collaborative decision-making
Hands-on mentality, combining strategic thinking with strong execution
Preferred
advanced degree
Preference for location in UK, Germany, Italy
Company
LivaNova
LivaNova is a medical technology company that specializes in advanced cardiac surgery, neuromodulation, and circulatory support solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2015-10-19IPO
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