Country Manager – Nigeria

IQVIA UK

Nigeria
Country-specific sales strategy development
Commercial leadership in healthcare diagnostics
People management and team leadership
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact diagnostics business in Nigeria, shape national strategy, influence key healthcare stakeholders, and build teams that drive sustainable growth while improving patient access to advanced diagnostics

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact diagnostics business in Nigeria, shape national strategy, influence key healthcare stakeholders, and build teams that drive sustainable growth while improving patient access to advanced diagnostics.
  • The successful candidate will bring strong industry experience, established relationships within the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, and a proven ability to develop and execute country-specific sales and market access strategies.
  • The role carries full commercial, operational, and people leadership responsibility with a strong emphasis on public and private sector growth, deep engagement with local healthcare funding mechanisms, and long-term sustainability.

Matching Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact diagnostics business in Nigeria, shape national strategy, influence key healthcare stakeholders, and build teams that drive sustainable growth while improving patient access to advanced diagnostics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Country-specific sales strategy development
  • Commercial leadership in healthcare diagnostics
  • People management and team leadership
  • P&L responsibility and financial analysis
  • Government and regulatory engagement
  • Customer and KOL relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • French language skills for regional collaboration
  • Experience with healthcare funding mechanisms
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Project management and business planning
  • Ability to operate in matrix organizations

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years senior commercial or country leadership experience
  • At least 3–4 years people management experience
  • Proven experience in Nigerian healthcare market
  • University degree in Medical Technology or related field
  • Strong commercial background in IVD or Molecular Diagnostics

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