Managing Director, Germany - Digital Health (Oncology)

Our client is a rapidly growing, highly disruptive digital health company operating in the oncology space. The business has achieved record growth in its home market and has already successfully embarked on international expansion across multiple EU countries.The company sits at the intersection of technology, oncology care delivery, and pharmaceutical collaboration, with a model that is reshaping how cancer patients are supported across the healthcare ecosystem. Backed by strong commercial traction and increasing recognition from healthcare providers and industry partners, the company is now preparing to enter Germany as a priority next market.This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis.The MandateThe client is seeking an entrepreneurial Country Manager / Managing Director to establish, lead, and scale the German business. This is a true build role, with full responsibility for market entry, local strategy, commercial success, and long-term positioning.The successful candidate will act as the senior face of the business in Germany, with significant autonomy and direct access to the global leadership team.Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Entry & Strategy: Design and execute the go-to-market strategy for Germany, aligning global vision with local oncology, hospital, and healthcare system realitiesCommercial Ownership: Full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, partnerships, and sustainable scalingOncology Ecosystem Engagement: Build strong, credible relationships with hospitals, oncology centers, healthcare stakeholders, and key opinion leadersPharmaceutical Partnerships: Identify and develop strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, leveraging the platform’s oncology focus and data-driven value propositionTeam Build & Leadership: Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing local team as the business scalesStakeholder Representation: Act as the senior representative in Germany, engaging with partners, industry bodies, and relevant healthcare institutionsStrategic Input: Contribute German market insight to broader EU and corporate strategy discussionsCandidate ProfileWe are looking for a senior leader who combines deep oncology sector understanding with entrepreneurial drive and the ability to operate in a fast-scaling digital health environment.Ideal candidates will have:Senior leadership experience (Country Manager, Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent) within oncology, digital health, life sciences, or adjacent healthcare sectorsStrong understanding of the oncology landscape in Germany, spanning both hospital-based care and the broader healthcare systemDemonstrated experience working with or alongside pharmaceutical companies, including partnership development or strategic collaborationProven track record of launching or scaling a business, product, or market in GermanyCommercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on executionCredibility with senior external stakeholders and the ability to build trust in complex, regulated environmentsFluency in German and EnglishWhy This Role Will Attract Top TalentGreenfield leadership role with genuine ownership and autonomyOpportunity to define the German market strategy for a high-growth, category-shaping oncology platformStrong momentum: record growth, validated model, and active EU expansionHigh visibility with global leadership and potential for long-term progression as the business scales internationally #J-18808-Ljbffr