Iain MacFadyen

Sales Manager Leo Pharma

United Kingdom

About

I am a passionate and experienced senior leader who thrives on delivering growth, transformation, and executional excellence. My leadership philosophy is simple: People first, always. I believe in creating clarity from complexity, building belief, and driving focus to unlock potential at every level. As an inclusive leader, I foster diverse, high-performing teams by championing psychological safety, social mobility, and belonging. I don’t just lead—I empower others to lead. I create environments where collaboration thrives, where every voice is heard, and where teams unite around a shared purpose to deliver results. With a sharp focus on both creating strategy and executing it, I apply strong decision-making, accountability, and resilience to turn vision into action. I challenge the status quo, driving continuous improvement and simplifying complexity so teams can stay focused on what matters most. I bridge the gap between strategic ambition and operational delivery, translating big-picture thinking into clear, actionable plans that drive sustainable growth. I believe true leadership isn’t about how many followers you have—it’s about how many leaders you create. By aligning people, purpose, and execution, I help individuals and organisations reach new heights. I enable teams to not only see the path forward but also have the confidence and capability to walk it, delivering impactful and sustainable results

Experience

  • Sales Manager - Commercial Leadership Team at LEO Pharma
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Sanofi ()
    • Deputy Head of Trade, Homecare & Hospital Channel Manager UKIE
      Nov 2023 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Senior leader driving commercial excellence through innovative channel strategies, GTN, optimisation, portfolio management and performance-led initiatives. Known for building and aligning high-performing teams across GBUs, while strengthening collaboration between Trade, GBU's Supply Chain, Market Access, Homecare, NHS Hospital channels and Private Hospital setting. Led successful customer engagement and launch strategies, transforming relationships with NHS procurement and enhancing continuity of supply. Spearheaded the creation and national roll-out of Sanofi’s award-winning RePen Recycling Programme—advancing circularity, ESG leadership, and industry recognition. Actively shaping national supply and sustainability policy through ABPI and NCHA collaboration

    • UK National Sales Manager - General Medicine GBU
      Oct 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Pivotal senior leader within the UK organisation, leading cross-functional teams of ~80 FTE across Sales, Market Access, Patient Solutions, and Marketing. Known for building aligned, high-performing teams and driving the strategic vision for General Medicines across UK healthcare systems. Designed and executed the national Go-to-Market strategy, embedding commercial agility and customer-centric delivery. Transformed Key Account Excellence capabilities, strengthening field force effectiveness and operational execution. Delivered sustained portfolio growth and exceeded brand targets through strategic prioritisation, innovative customer engagement, and disciplined P&L management. Successfully defended market share in competitive, policy-driven environments by navigating NHS complexity and ensuring continued product access.

    • UK National Sales Director
      Jan 2009 - Sep 2020 · 11 yrs 9 mos

      Led Sanofi’s Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and Neurology franchises across the UK/IE, and consistently outperforming commercial targets. Built and aligned high-performing teams—including 14 Business Managers, over 100 Account Executives, and Market Access professionals—to deliver national strategy and support evolving NHS priorities. Developed and executed impactful commercial strategies in close collaboration with Marketing, Medical, and Access functions. Known for empowering leadership—driving standout product launches, optimising P&L performance, and unlocking growth through competitive insight and environmental awareness.

  • Area Sales Specialist at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
    Jan 1998 - May 2000 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for driving sales performance and building long-term customer partnerships within my assigned territory. I work directly with healthcare professionals, NHS stakeholders, and pharmacy teams to promote my products in line with brand strategy and compliance standards—always putting patient outcomes at the heart of every conversation. My role combines deep product knowledge, territory insight, and relationship-building skills to deliver commercial success and support the safe, appropriate use of medicines in clinical practice.