Head of International Expansion (12 month FTC)

Ready to revolutionize healthcare, making it faster and more accessible than ever before?

How we started:

Back in 2013, our founder Dwayne D’Souza saw an opportunity to give people faster and more convenient access to medications using technology. We've grown rapidly since our inception, without any external funding whatsoever – achieving profitability through innovation and a highly disciplined approach to growth.

Where we are now:

We’ve earned the trust of millions of people worldwide through our top-selling products and well-known brands: MedExpress, Dermatica, ZipHealth, RocketRX, and Levity. A lot of our success is down to having our own pharmacies, manufacturers and products – spearheaded by leading in-house medical teams, researchers and pharmacists. Between 2023 and 2024 our global revenue tripled; £60m to £180m (200% year-on-year growth). We're looking to do the same in 2025; move into new territories and further accelerate our growth journey. There’s never been a more exciting time to join HeliosX.

Where we’re going:

Over the next five years, you’ll support our goal to become a world-leading healthcare partner, deepening our customer relationships, expanding into new countries, and diversifying our product portfolio to treat more conditions. You’ll be part of helping more people access prescription treatments and, most importantly, making personalised care better, quicker and easier for everyone.

Come be a part of making our dream of easier and faster healthcare a reality!

The Opportunity

Reporting into VP International, this role is responsible for all phases of market entry, evaluating the opportunity, developing the right operating model and getting the business live, driving core workstreams and mobilising all departments across the business for launch.

What you’ll do

• Oversee deep-dive market assessments (including e.g. regulation, legal, licensing, market size, competition, and right-to-win) to confirm feasibility and define operating model for shortlisted markets
• Build and analyse cases for market entry, including P&L projections, pricing strategy, fulfilment approach, and legal/regulatory implications and synthesise for go/no go recommendations to leadership and board
• Oversee all aspects of launching a new market, including setting and managing the overall launch plan, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination
• Provide robust project management to ensure timely execution and mitigate risks associated with expansion, as well as delivering a regular cadence of updates to key senior stakeholders
• Secure all necessary regulatory approvals, business licences and commercial partnerships (e.g., pharmacies, prescribers, distributors, fulfillment partners)
• Make business recommendations on scope adjustments to strike the right balance between long-term growth objectives and speed to market
• Detailed understanding of market dynamics, understanding unit economics for launches and profitability requirements. Input on pricing, discounting & monetisation
• Define go-to-market proposition, market positioning, USPs and how we will win based on detailed market research
• Work with the VP of International and other XFN stakeholders to ensure there is an appropriate launch strategy and 100 day plan in place for new market launches
• Support commercial and regulatory partnership development, including contract negotiations with pharmacies, prescribers, fulfilment, and distribution providers

What you’ll bring to HeliosX

• Proven track record of successfully launching market expansion initiatives in fast-paced organisations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and drive results
• Proven ability to bring cross-functional stakeholders together around a vision, and turn that vision into action.
• Experience working in or alongside highly regulated industries such as, healthcare or pharmaceuticals etc
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage senior leaders, influence cross-functionally and push for decisions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities, with a structured and analytical approach to identifying root causes, evaluating options, and implementing effective solutions.
• Commercially minded, with strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance big-picture vision with detailed execution.
• Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in the D2C and pharmacy healthcare space is desirable but not a must

Life at HeliosX

At HeliosX, we’re building the future of healthcare. That means we need brilliant, mission-driven people who are excited to innovate, scale, and create change.

Here’s what you can expect:
- 25 Days Holiday (+ public holidays)
- Private healthcare, including dental and vision cover
- Employee Pension with Smart Pension and enhanced parental leave
- Cycle-to-work and Electric Car schemes
- Free monthly products from Dermatica and MedExpress, plus family discounts
- Home office allowance
- Wellbeing perks: Headspace subscription, gym discounts, L&D budget, and free Audible subscription

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