Job description

Cooper Consumer Health is a major European player in consumer health, developing, producing and distributing a wide range of OTC products. Present in seven countries, we supply over 80,000 independent pharmacists, e-commerce players, wholesalers, pharmacies and hospitals, generating sales of around 600 million euros.

Our local global’ approach ensures that each of our local teams is autonomous in their respective markets, supported by a network of global experts. Our values are more than just words on a page – they are the guiding principles behind everything we do. From our commitment to autonomy and empowerment to our dedication to respect, transparency and inclusion, we believe in doing the right thing.

At Cooper Consumer Health, we are driven by our mission: to meet the health and wellness needs of our consumers with unparalleled excellence.

Join us as we embark on a phase of growth, with ambitious plans to double our business over the next 3-5 years.

Following the recent acquisition of the Viatris OTC portfolio by CCH, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic:

Country Manager – UK and Ireland to lead our operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, private equity backed OTC healthcare company and play a central role in driving strategic growth in a highly competitive market.

This position reports directly to the Managing Director for the UK, C&EE and Greece.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a dedicated team of 5-7 professionals within a distributor organization, fostering collaboration and ensuring high performance.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives aimed at driving brand growth and expanding market penetration.
• Oversee all business operations in the UK & Ireland, ensuring alignment with the company’s global strategy and objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities to stimulate growth within the OTC market.
• Cultivate strong relationships with local stakeholders and collaborate closely with internal teams at the head office.

Key Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in marketing, particularly within the OTC or consumer healthcare sectors.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a demonstrated track record of inspiring and driving team performance.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, combined with a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day business operations and executing strategies.
• Experience working within a private equity-backed company is plus.

If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for marketing and healthcare, we’d love to hear from you!