Market Development Manager

Market Development Manager – Urology & Oncology

Location: UK

Territory: UK & Ireland / assigned market

Sector: Diagnostics / Life Sciences

Role Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are currently partnering with a global diagnostics organisation on a confidential search for a Market Development Manager to support the growth and adoption of an established portfolio within the urology and oncology market .

This is a commercially focused role sitting at the intersection of market development, sales, clinical engagement and strategic marketing . The successful candidate will take ownership of developing the market within their territory, working closely with commercial, marketing and operational teams to identify opportunities, build demand and translate market insights into revenue growth.

A key focus will be the development and adoption of solutions supporting bladder cancer diagnosis and clinical decision-making , working with stakeholders across urology, oncology, clinical laboratories and the wider healthcare community.

The role would suit someone with a strong scientific background who is equally comfortable engaging with clinicians and KOLs as they are with commercial teams and molecular laboratories .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic market development plans across priority segments, identifying market opportunities, competitive activity, customer needs and growth areas.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations to develop and execute the local go-to-market strategy.
• Partner with local commercial leadership to translate global strategy into effective, customer-focused sales and marketing activity.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the relevant technology and product portfolio, providing scientific and commercial support both internally and externally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with urologists, oncologists, clinical laboratory professionals, KOLs and other relevant healthcare stakeholders .
• Act as a scientific and clinical point of reference within the local medical community, particularly around bladder cancer.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including tenders, strategic accounts and emerging market opportunities.
• Conduct regular customer and market visits to gather insight, build relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Monitor local market performance, competitor activity and business trends, adapting plans where required.
• Work collaboratively with Global Sales, Global Marketing and wider business functions to ensure strong alignment between global and local priorities.
• Contribute to annual sales and marketing planning, including budget development and execution.
• Lead relevant market development projects and ensure effective communication and follow-up across internal and external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally bring:

• A degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline .
• 5+ years' experience in a market development, commercial, sales or related role within Urology and/or Oncology .
• Strong experience engaging with urologists, oncologists and/or molecular/clinical laboratories .
• A proven track record of developing business and selling into key accounts within the urology or oncology market.
• Experience within IVD, molecular diagnostics or a related diagnostics environment would be highly advantageous.
• Specific experience relating to bladder cancer would be a significant advantage.
• Strong project management, organisation, communication and follow-up skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a high level of initiative and determination.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an established international diagnostics organisation at a time when there is significant opportunity to further develop its presence within the urology and oncology market .

The successful candidate will have genuine ownership of market development, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, clinical engagement and customer adoption across their territory.

Company and specific technology details will be shared confidentially with relevant candidates as the process progresses.