General Manager - India

General Manager – India

Location:

Reports to:

global leader in IVD

The role

high-energy, commercially driven General Manager

The responsibilities

• Lead the organisation in India, managing sales and technical support teams to deliver strong business performance.
• Drive sales growth, market penetration, and profitability across India.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, hospitals, laboratories, and government stakeholders.
• Oversee distributor management, including recruitment, development, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Ensure excellence in customer support, technical service, and product delivery.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Represent the company at conferences, exhibitions, and industry events.

The person

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field; MBA preferred.

• ~15 years of experience in the IVD sector

  , with at least

  5 years in a senior leadership role

  .
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver on growth and profitability targets.
• Experience working with distributor networks in India.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Fluency in English (essential); Hindi also a plus.

• Entrepreneurial mindset: results-oriented, high energy, and a self-starter.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.

If this sounds like you, reach out on ellen.stanton@hartmannyoung.com or apply directly below - we'd love to hear from you!