Healthcare Strategy & Transformation Lead, Ref: 125

Role Type

Digital Transformation | Delivery | Growth | Strategy

Skills / Experience

Availability

Immediately Available

Contract Preference

Permanent | Contract | Fractional

Salary / Rate Expectation

Negotiable: Project / Role Dependent

Profile

Highly experienced healthcare transformation, strategy and delivery leader with over 20 years’ experience across digital health, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and NHS-facing innovation.

This candidate brings a rare blend of hands-on implementation expertise and enterprise-level strategy, having led complex, multi-country programmes across the UK, Europe, US, APAC and the Middle East. Their background spans early-stage research and innovation through to senior global leadership roles, giving them a strong ability to translate strategy into real-world, scalable healthcare solutions.

They have a proven track record of delivering technology-enabled healthcare transformation, including digital therapeutics, remote monitoring solutions, EMR-integrated platforms and pathway redesign programmes within highly regulated environments. Extensive experience working with NHS stakeholders, clinicians and global cross-functional teams ensures successful adoption, compliance and measurable outcomes.

Recognised for aligning strategy, governance and execution, this individual is particularly strong in driving innovation from concept to scale, building operating models, and leading complex implementations across multiple markets.

Key Skills

Healthcare Transformation & Operating Model Design
Digital Health Implementation & NHS Integration
Global Programme & Portfolio Leadership
Product, Platform & Service Development
Regulatory Compliance & Governance (MedTech / Digital Health)
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership

Experience

Independent Consultant – Healthcare Strategy & Transformation

Dec 2024 – Present
Sector: Healthcare Consulting / Life Sciences / Digital Health

Provides executive advisory and hands-on leadership across pharma, MedTech, providers and healthtech ventures
Advises C-suite on strategy, transformation and portfolio prioritisation
Designs scalable operating models across clinical, regulatory, commercial and data functions
Conducts market, competitor and technology assessments
Supports due diligence, business case development and commercial viability assessments
Acts as interim leader during transformation and growth phases

Director, Global Solutions & Transformation (Fixed-Term)

Nov 2023 – Nov 2024
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Digital Health Solutions

Led global strategy, R&D direction and delivery of regulated healthcare solutions across multiple international markets
Defined operating models covering product strategy, regulatory readiness and data governance
Established multi-country collaboration across clinical, commercial and technology teams
Advised on investment prioritisation, partnerships and execution readiness
Delivered scalable, regulatory-ready solutions with strong patient engagement outcomes

Director, Global Strategy & Delivery

Nov 2022 – Aug 2023
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Digital Therapeutics

Led global strategy and operational readiness for a regulated therapeutic solution across Europe and APAC
Built enterprise-level business cases incorporating clinical, regulatory and commercial considerations
Defined product strategy, outcomes frameworks and evidence generation
Developed multi-partner ecosystem across technology, CROs and patient groups
Enabled multi-country rollout strategy and market readiness

Healthcare Transformation & Innovation Lead

Mar 2020 – Oct 2022
Sector: Pharmaceutical / NHS Transformation

Led UK-based healthcare transformation programmes within cardiovascular care pathways
Designed and deployed large-scale remote monitoring and diagnostic services
Delivered programmes across multiple Primary Care Networks and NHS stakeholders
Managed end-to-end implementation including integration, governance, training and evaluation
Generated real-world evidence supporting adoption and reimbursement pathways

Senior Manager, Global Solution & Commercial Development

Jul 2018 – Feb 2020
Sector: Medical Devices / Digital Health Solutions

Led global strategy and commercial model development for digital healthcare solutions
Designed value-based care frameworks and digital-enabled service models
Conducted economic modelling, market entry and competitive analysis
Established governance frameworks enabling international scaling and deployment
Delivered multiple strategic initiatives and improved time-to-market across regions

Healthcare Solutions Lead (EMEA)

May 2015 – Jun 2018
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Solutions

Led regional strategy and delivery of integrated care solutions across multiple therapeutic areas
Designed technology-enabled programmes including remote monitoring and patient support services
Managed regulatory compliance and deployment within highly regulated environments
Developed real-world evidence strategies to support clinical validation and market access

Career Break – MBA

Sep 2013 – Apr 2015

Business Development Associate / Research Associate

Aug 2012 – Aug 2013
Sector: Academic / Healthcare Innovation

Worked at the intersection of academia, NHS and industry
Supported translation of digital health innovations into real-world deployment
Developed commercial models and early adoption strategies
Built partnerships with NHS and industry stakeholders

Research Consultant / Research Fellow / Technologist

Dec 2004 – Aug 2012
Sector: Academic Research / Digital Health Innovation

Contributed to applied healthcare innovation and system transformation programmes
Led R&D initiatives with NHS and industry partners
Developed business cases, operating models and implementation plans
Supported early-stage telehealth and remote monitoring solutions

For further information on this candidate please use reference number: 125

Request more information

To express your interest or learn more about this candidate please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Alternatively you can call us on: