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Senior Business Unit Director Germany
Coloplast A/S
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Senior Business Unit Director Germany At Atos Medical, a Coloplast Group company, we are dedicated to improving the lives of people breathing, speaking, and living with a neck stoma. Through close partnerships with patients, Health Insurance companies and healthcare professionals, we transform insights into innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. We are now looking for a Senior Business Unit Director Germany to lead a team with a market-leading position in laryngectomy care and a rapidly growing tracheostomy business into its next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation while accelerating growth, strengthening organizational capabilities, and further enhancing our impact on patients, Health Insurance companies and healthcare professionals across the country. Your Role Based in Cologne and reporting to the VP Region Europe, you will lead a business of approximately 200 employees through a team of seven direct reports. As the leader of the German Business Unit, you will have full responsibility for strategy execution, commercial performance, people leadership, and organizational development. Key Responsibilities • Own and lead the full P&L for the German Business Unit • Deliver the Annual Business Plan and contribute to the execution of the long-term Coloplast strategy • Maintain and strengthen our market-leading position in laryngectomy care • Accelerate growth and market penetration within the tracheostomy business • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team and broader organization • Drive organizational alignment, engagement, and performance across all functions • Foster a culture built on patient focus, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement • Strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and health insurance companies • Ensure outstanding outcomes for patients, customers, and stakeholders As a member of the European Leadership Team, you will play an active role in shaping regional priorities, contributing to strategic decision-making, and supporting the continued development of Atos Medical across Europe. About You You are an experienced business leader with a strong understanding of the German healthcare environment and a proven track record of leading complex commercial organizations through growth and transformation. You combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution and are known for building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and creating a culture where people can thrive. Experience • Significant leadership experience within the German healthcare sector • Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics, reimbursement pathways, and decision-making structures in Germany • Proven success leading complex commercial models across both B2B and B2C/Homecare environments • Experience managing and developing large organizations through senior leaders • P&L leadership within a performance-driven and growth-oriented business • Experience navigating matrix organizations and collaborating across multiple functions and stakeholders • Fluency in German and English Leadership Capabilities • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term growth • Strong people leader with a passion for coaching, developing, and empowering others • Highly collaborative and skilled at building trust and alignment across teams • Customer and patient-centric in both decision-making and leadership approach • Results-oriented, with a clear focus on accountability and execution • Comfortable leading through change and guiding organizations through evolving business needs • Values-driven leader who can preserve what makes an organization successful while evolving it for the future Why Join Atos Medical? At Atos Medical, our purpose is at the centre of everything we do. You will join a company recognized for its innovation, patient focus, and commitment to improving lives. This role offers the opportunity to: • Lead one of the most important markets in our business • Shape the future growth agenda of a market-leading healthcare organization • Be part of a highly engaged and successful leadership team • Influence strategic decisions at both regional and global levels • Make a meaningful difference for patients every day Learn more about life at Atos Medical by visiting our testimonial pages and exploring our people and culture – Life at Atos Medical . How to Apply We only accept CV applications and do not require a cover letter. Instead, we encourage you to include a brief summary at the top of your CV highlighting your relevant experience, achievements, and motivation for the role. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early applications. We aim to manage this recruitment without the support of external agencies. Founded in 1986, Atos Medical is the global leader in laryngectomy care as well as a leading developer and manufacturer of tracheostomy products. We are passionate about making life easier for people living with a neck stoma, and we achieve this by providing personalized care and innovative solutions through our brands Provox®, Provox Life™ and Tracoe. We know that great customer experience involves more than first-rate product development, which is why clinical research and education of both professionals and patients are integral parts of our business. Our roots are Swedish but today we are a global organization made up of about 1400 dedicated employees and our products are distributed to more than 90 countries. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our purpose of improving the lives of people living with a neck stoma. Since 2021, Atos Medical is the Voice and Respiratory Care division of Coloplast A/S 62311 LI-AT