.Company Description : We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.The Global Segment Head provides global leadership to the BA Medical Devices Business to ensure SGS becomes a global leader in the area and achieves all of the defined business and commercial targets.The three main purposes of this role are:To set the commercial strategy for development and diversification of the segment across the Business Assurance network and to provide direction to affiliates to facilitate product growth in all countries and regions.To ensure global internal and external KPIs are met, including financial targets, and all relevant approvals and accreditations are maintained to safeguard SGS' business and reputation.To ensure the technical structures to support the service delivery are organized in the most efficient and effective way, always ensuring compliance maintenance of all accreditations / Notified Bodies required to deliver the services.Specific Responsibilities :Set and then lead the implementation of a commercial strategy and business planning for the growth of Medical services business globally.Working with Regional Managers, ensure the strategy identifies and addresses opportunities across all Business Assurance activities - Certification, Training, Performance Assessment, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Consulting.In collaboration with Regional Managers, establish local growth strategies to implement the global strategy and ensure adequate resources are put in place to deliver these.Develop and evolve the relevant marketing packages and tools in collaboration with the Global Marketing Team.Develop an intimate knowledge of customer and market needs by defining and overseeing relevant market research and adapting commercial plans to suit the market.Develop detailed knowledge of the competition by constantly overseeing competitive activities; identify and progress astrong pipeline of acquisition opportunities.Drive the sales, marketing, business development, and account activities including sales visits, events/seminars and co-operation with the International Sales Managers and International Account Managers and through regular review of the pipeline in key affiliates.Actively participate in relevant industry groups, professional forums, scheme owner committees, and working groups to broaden SGS influence and exposure in the field.Identify opportunities for collaboration across SGS Divisions, especially with respect to industrial activities and product testing, and especially in relation to new developments in Automotive testing