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Marie Curie

Commercial Development Director

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

Reporting to the COO this role is key to developing, executing and monitoring a commercially successful Caring Services offering. Working closely with regional leaders this role will identify, create and drive commercially viable opportunities to develop Caring Services.

Main duties of the job

The Commercial Development Director role is responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing a UK-wide commercial strategy including pricing, contract models, identifying partnership opportunities and negotiations
  • Creating and deploying performance measurements and targets that drive and inform continuous improvement and innovation
  • Collaborating with Place leaders and Finance Business Partners to develop the budget and monitor financial performance of the commercial strategy
  • Working closely with the UK service re-design program, Closing the Gap, creating a route-to-market strategy and supporting Place leaders with deployment

About us

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90,000 a year OIRO £90,000 pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC03569

Job locations

One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


One, Embassy Gardens

8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a proven leader with a deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics, with a strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.

You will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact
  • Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders
  • Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation
  • Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products
  • A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Closing date for applications: 6 April 2026

Salary: OIRO £90,000 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits youll LOVE:

  • Flexible working. Were happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays which can be used flexibly)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Industry-leading training programmes
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
  • Access to Blue Light Card membership
  • Subsidised Eye Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a proven leader with a deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics, with a strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.

You will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact
  • Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders
  • Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation
  • Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products
  • A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Closing date for applications: 6 April 2026

Salary: OIRO £90,000 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits youll LOVE:

  • Flexible working. Were happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays which can be used flexibly)
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Industry-leading training programmes
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
  • Access to Blue Light Card membership
  • Subsidised Eye Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We're looking for a proven leader with a deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics, with a strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.
  • You will need to demonstrate:
  • - Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact
  • - Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders
  • - Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation
  • - Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products
  • - A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact. Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders. Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation. Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products. A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Additional criteria

Essential

  • .

Desirable

  • Deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics. Strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We're looking for a proven leader with a deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics, with a strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.
  • You will need to demonstrate:
  • - Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact
  • - Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders
  • - Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation
  • - Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products
  • - A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience developing, validating and implementing a commercial strategy to drive financial performance and impact. Experience creating and monitoring commercial performance measurements and communicating these to a variety of stakeholders. Able to collaborate with stakeholders to support and influence their commercial understanding and increase performance literacy within the organisation. Experience developing route-to-market strategies for new services or products. A project management approach to driving commercial change through an organisation

Additional criteria

Essential

  • .

Desirable

  • Deep understanding of healthcare economics, regulatory landscapes and industry dynamics. Strong ability to identify, structure and set-up high-value partnerships.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Team Member

Ruth Batley

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90,000 a year OIRO £90,000 pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC03569

Job locations

One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


One, Embassy Gardens

8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms

London

England

SW11 7BW


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