General Manager – Autoimmunity & Infectious Disease

Company: Kinara Group
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General Manager UK | Autoimmunity & Infectious Diseases Diagnostics

A global leader in specialist In Vitro Diagnostics is seeking a General Manager to lead and grow its UK business, with a particular focus on Autoimmunity and Infectious Diseases.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced diagnostics executive to take full ownership of the UK organisation. Reporting to international leadership, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth, leading a high-performing team and strengthening the company’s position across NHS laboratories, reference laboratories and key diagnostic accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UK business with full P&L responsibility.
  • Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy across the Autoimmunity and Infectious Diseases portfolio.
  • Lead, develop and inspire the UK sales, marketing and support teams.
  • Build senior relationships with NHS laboratory networks, pathology leaders, procurement teams and key opinion leaders.
  • Deliver sustainable revenue growth while increasing market share.
  • Identify new commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Work closely with global leadership on business planning, forecasting and product launches.
  • Ensure operational excellence and compliance across the UK business.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer value and growth.

Requirements

  • Significant commercial leadership experience within the In Vitro Diagnostics industry.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK Autoimmunity and/or Infectious Diseases diagnostics markets.
  • Previous experience leading a UK commercial organisation as a General Manager, Country Manager, Commercial Director or Business Unit Leader.
  • Demonstrable success growing revenue, developing teams and delivering strategic business objectives.
  • Strong understanding of NHS laboratory structures, procurement frameworks and distributor management.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal Background

Candidates are likely to have experience within:

  • Infectious Diseases Diagnostics
  • Serology
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Laboratory Diagnostics

Experience selling into NHS pathology laboratories and managing strategic commercial teams within the UK diagnostics market is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

  • Lead an established international diagnostics business during its next phase of UK growth.
  • Significant autonomy with direct exposure to international leadership.
  • Competitive executive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid working with UK travel.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply or contact Kinara Group.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026