Director, Commercial Excellence - North American Epilepsy

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LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "LIVN." LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

LivaNova Neuromodulation :

As pioneers of the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy system, LivaNova continues to advance medical device solutions for patients affected by Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE) and Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD). There are 3 million people in the U.S. alone and one on three people with epilepsy are drug resistant. People with severe seizures have, on average, a shorter life expectancy and an increased risk of cognitive impairment particularly if the seizures developed in early childhood. VNS Therapy for DRE is delivered through a device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to prevent seizures.

Job Profile :

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the broader, strategic sales initiatives aimed at improving overall efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment of the sales, marketing, and commercial operations functions, encompassing all aspects of the commercial process, from pricing strategies to customer engagement to sales channel management. This individual will provide expert insight into the use of sales data analytics and business intelligence to inform commercial strategies and other initiatives, providing a holistic view of optimizing commercial activities across the North America organization.

The Director of Commercial Excellence NA Epilepsy reports to the Vice President of Sales - NA Epilepsy.

Key elements of the Director, Commercial Excellence role include :

• Sales Process Optimization : Streamlining and improving the sales process from lead generation to deal closure.
• Customer Segmentation : Understanding and targeting specific customer segments more effectively.
• Sales Performance Metrics : Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
• Cross-Functional Alignment : Ensuring sales, marketing, and commercial operations teams work cohesively toward shared goals.
• Collaborates with Sales Enablement, Sales Training, IT, Competitive Intelligence & Data Analytics (CIDA) : Collaborates with the respective internal teams to better understand industry insights, competitors and customers, sales training initiatives, sales training content, CRM tools, LMS content, and other day-to-day tools and resources that directly support the sales force in their work.
• Pricing Strategies : Collaborate with the downstream Epilepsy marketing function regarding optimal pricing models and strategies to maximize revenue.

Primary Activities / Duties :

Travel Requirements :

This position may require moderate business travel of 20% or more of the time.

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications :

Pay Transparency :

A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $125,000 - $200,000 + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.

Valuing Different Backgrounds :

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands / requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability / handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

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