General Manager, Healthcare ANZ

About the role

Philips is looking for a General Manager to lead its healthcare business across Australia and New Zealand. The role covers accountability for commercial performance, customer relationships, people leadership and market operations, in a complex, matrixed environment. It is described as a significant leadership opportunity for someone who can deepen customer confidence, build an engaged, high-performing organisation and drive sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Set the overall strategic direction for Philips in ANZ, turning business priorities and market opportunities into clear commercial plans and disciplined execution.
• Own commercial performance, including sales and distribution strategy, forecasting, annual planning, budgeting and P&L management.
• Strengthen Philips' position in the ANZ healthcare market by deepening strategic customer relationships and identifying sustainable growth opportunities.
• Build partnerships across global Business Units, the region and functions, aligning cross-functional teams behind ANZ market priorities.
• Lead the ANZ organisation, building engagement, accountability and performance across teams and developing strong leadership capability.
• Represent Philips internally and externally with customers, government bodies, institutions and industry stakeholders.
• Oversight of ANZ operations, including compliance, statutory and fiscal responsibilities, safety, sustainability and labour relations.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence, applying LEAN principles to sales processes and execution.

Required profile

• An experienced senior commercial leader with a strong track record leading complex healthcare, MedTech or related businesses across ANZ.
• A proven people leader who builds engagement and capability, including through periods of transformation.
• Deep understanding of the ANZ healthcare market and credibility with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in leading business transformation, with resilience, operational rigour and follow-through.
• Highly effective in matrix organisations, able to influence Business Units, regional leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, engineering, healthcare or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen: sales strategy, forecasting, pricing, margin and P&L management.
• Customer-focused, pragmatic and collaborative leadership style, with cultural adaptability to Philips' operating model.
• Commitment to integrity, quality, compliance and sustainable business practices.