Head of Marketing - Chronic Care (Ostomy)

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the Ostomy portfolio across the UK & Ireland
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement by coordinating multiple workstreams, maintaining regular communication, and presenting business cases and updates to both UK and global leadership teams
• Work closely with product management, consumer marketing, sales, digital, clinical services and P&E to develop robust commercial forecasts and business plans for new pipeline innovations, securing alignment and sign‑off at local and global levels
• Design and deliver comprehensive launch strategies, set KPIs, and ensure cross‑functional delivery of all launch activities
• Drive sustained post‑launch success through the OC Market Managers
• Ensure our advisory boards deliver real value by shaping agendas, gathering insights, and strengthening relationships with national KOLs to support brand advocacy and market understanding
• Align commercial priorities with the Coloplast professional agenda, ensuring competitive advantage and meaningful business impact
• Guide, empower, and develop the OC marketing team
• Contribute actively to the wider Marketing Leadership Team

• 8–10 years of proven success in marketing roles
• Experience managing people and leading diverse teams for at least 2 years
• BSc/MSc in business, marketing, or health sciences is preferred
• Strong track record in strategic launch planning, brand management, and operational execution, ideally within a specialised chronic care environment
• Strong communicator who presents with impact
• Self‑starter who delivers independently
• Leader who empowers others to perform at a high level
• Curious, analytical, and able to bring structure to data and insights
• Works to high standards, demonstrates accountability, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Understands the NHS landscape, the needs of HCPs, and the importance of grounding all activity in real customer insight
• Commercially astute, able to spot growth opportunities, and confident in providing innovative solutions that set future direction
• Must be comfortable working a minimum of two days per week in the office

Experience within a specialised chronic care environment

• High exposure to senior leadership in the UK&I and globally
• Opportunity to grow professionally within a stable, supportive, and people‑first organisation
• Work with an experienced, high‑performing marketing and sales team, supported by a strong portfolio and a robust pipeline of innovation