General Manager Vision Care UKI at Johnson & Johnson Vision

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family MedTech Sales (No Commission)

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Shape the Future of Vision Care

At Johnson & Johnson Vision, we’re on a mission to improve sight for over 40 million people every year. Through cutting-edge innovation and world-class brands like ACUVUE®, we’re transforming how people see and experience the world.

We are searching for a visionary General Manager to lead our UK & Ireland Vision Care business. This is a pivotal leadership role with full P&L ownership, responsible for driving strategic growth, leading high-performing teams, and unlocking the full potential of the contact lens category in these key markets.

Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom
Travel: 30–40% (Domestic & International)
Reports to: Managing Director, Western & Northern Europe

Key responsabilities :

• Lead the Business: Own and drive the strategic direction, annual business plans, and long-term growth strategies for the UK & Ireland Vision Care business.
• Drive Performance: Inspire excellence across commercial, professional, marketing, and digital teams to deliver strong results and category leadership.
• Transform the Market: Shape new go-to-market models and accelerate growth for the ACUVUE® brand through innovation and customer-centric strategies.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate senior-level partnerships with key accounts, healthcare professionals, suppliers, and industry associations.
• Develop Talent: Build a strong leadership pipeline and foster a culture of high performance, inclusion, and continuous development.
• Collaborate Globally: Represent the UK & Ireland perspective in regional and global forums, contributing to cross-market initiatives and innovation.
• Champion Our Credo: Uphold our values of integrity, compliance, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of the business.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven success in Sales & Marketing leadership (10+ years), ideally within healthcare, consumer, or vision-related industries.
• Strong General Management or Business Unit leadership experience with full P&L accountability.
• Expertise in Key Account Management and strategic customer engagement.
• Experience in leading digital transformation
• A track record of leading large, multi-layered teams and developing future leaders.
• Ability to navigate complexity, drive change, and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Fluent in English; MBA preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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