Director of Special Projects & International Growth

Role Overview

eMed Healthcare UK is pioneering a transformative approach to at-home care by integrating physical and digital technologies to reduce costs, increase capacity, and enhance quality. The focus centers on a platform managing chronic conditions remotely, with an emphasis on GLP-1 weight management and related brands tailored for women and men. As a key NHS partner in the UK, the company is actively seeking to expand internationally. The Director of Special Projects & International Growth will work closely with the Managing Director, flexibly handling priority projects, particularly developing the UK B2B/employer channel and preparing for global market entry. This senior role demands high autonomy and adaptability as priorities may change.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of eMed's UK B2B channel, translating existing commercial and pricing foundations into a functional employer/benefits offering.
• Create and implement a go-to-market plan targeting brokers, insurers, and direct employer connections.
• Champion a regulatory-first strategy for entering new international markets, ensuring compliance with the highest standards before launch.
• Oversee operational readiness across all global markets, including regulatory approval, partnership agreements, company incorporation, and launch preparations.
• Manage and coordinate with country managers and cross-departmental teams covering regulatory, clinical, pharmacy, and logistics functions.
• Detect and escalate obstacles hindering market entry such as device approvals or regulatory constraints, and resolve partner sourcing issues.
• Provide comprehensive reports on market readiness and challenges to leadership regularly.
• Take ownership of urgent high-level initiatives that arise, covering commercial, operational, or strategic domains.
• Serve as a senior representative for the Managing Director in discussions with partners, regulators, and internal teams.
• Adapt swiftly between varied workstreams as priorities evolve, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Deliver regular updates to executive leadership and board members on active priorities.
• Expand and guide a small team as particular projects increase in scale.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven senior leadership background at director level or equivalent within digital health, healthcare services, or similarly regulated and complex industries.
• Versatile generalist with the ability to seamlessly manage commercial, operational, and strategic tasks concurrently without loss of momentum.
• Experience formulating and scaling B2B or employer-focused commercial propositions, preferably in health, insurance, or employee benefits sectors.
• Expertise working across multiple international regulatory frameworks, ideally in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
• Strong commercial skills, including managing pricing strategies, partner negotiations, and driving business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, adept at coordinating multiple country managers, external collaborators, and executive-level relationships simultaneously.
• Comfortable operating within a dynamic, fast-changing, and high-growth environment, handling ambiguity effectively.
• Willingness and ability to undertake international travel as required.
• Desirable: existing connections with UK employer benefits brokers or insurers and experience interacting with healthcare regulatory bodies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting the seniority and impact of the role.
• Highly visible position working closely with the Managing Director on key growth and strategic initiatives.
• Entitlement to 25 days of paid holiday annually.
• Provision of breakfast and snacks throughout the workday.
• Health care cash plan encompassing physiotherapy, digital clinical consultations, and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• Life insurance coverage valued at four times the annual salary.
• Pension plan with employer contributions matched up to 5%.
• Access to a cycle-to-work scheme promoting sustainable commuting.

Additional Information

eMed is committed to maintaining an accessible interview process and workplace environment; applicants needing accommodations during the recruitment process can request reasonable adjustments. Employment offers depend on satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Working at eMed means joining a vibrant, collaborative community focused on innovation in healthcare. Whether onsite, in clinics, or remotely, the company fosters a fast-paced but supportive learning culture where employees can significantly impact the future of healthcare delivery.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

eMed values diversity as a source of inspiration and strength, embedding equality of opportunity throughout its operations. The company strives to create a respectful environment free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, encouraging career growth and providing equal employment chances to all applicants and employees.