VP Diagnostics

2 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Platform Recruitment Full time £100,000 - £135,000 per year

Vice President, Diagnostics

Location:
Cambridge or Epsom, UK

Salary:
£100,000–£135, % bonus + benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial leader with deep expertise in
In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)
or
Life Science Research Tools (LSRT)
innovation and R&D. This pivotal role will drive business growth, client success, and thought leadership within a thriving medical technology environment.

As
Vice President, Diagnostics
, you'll take charge of business development, key account management, and strategic oversight across international markets — working closely with major players in the IVD and LSRT sectors. You'll combine your technical understanding with commercial acumen to deliver profitable growth and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead business development across the IVD sector, identifying new opportunities and closing high-value deals.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with global clients across the US, Europe, and Asia.
  • Develop and deliver compelling sales and marketing material, proposals, and presentations.
  • Act as a technical and market thought leader — representing the business at key industry events.
  • Oversee high-quality project delivery, ensuring client needs are met and exceeded.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage commercial relationships with professionalism and strategic insight.

About You

  • Degree to
    Masters/PhD level
    in Science or Engineering;
    MBA
    advantageous.
  • 10+ years' experience
    in IVD development, ideally including microfluidics, optics, sample preparation, NGS, or single-cell workflows.
  • Proven track record in
    commercial leadership
    or
    client-facing programme management
    within a consultancy or fee-for-service environment.
  • Experienced engaging at senior level (CXO, VP, or R&D Director) within global corporates or innovative start-ups.
  • Skilled at building rapport and delivering against sales and growth targets.
  • Comfortable with
    international travel (approx. 25%)
    across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Why Join?

You'll join a forward-thinking innovation consultancy at the forefront of MedTech development. Expect a collaborative culture, opportunities for international exposure, and clear pathways for career progression — all backed by a
competitive package
and commitment to professional development.