Christian Watson
About Christian Watson
Christian Watson is a Strategic Account Manager for UroLift in the UK & Ireland, with over 15 years of experience in the medical devices industry.
Company
Christian Watson currently holds the position of Strategic Account Manager for UK & Ireland at UroLift in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. His focus includes supporting NHS Trusts and the Independent sector in redesigning patient pathways to move the UroLift procedure from the operating theatre to an ambulatory setting.
Title
As the Strategic Account Manager for UK & Ireland at UroLift, Christian Watson is responsible for market development and collaborating with various NHS management teams to reduce waiting lists and increase operational efficiencies for treating men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Education and Expertise
Christian Watson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Gloucestershire, which he obtained between 1993 and 1996. His expertise spans over 15 years in the Medical Devices industry, starting his career in the Urology division of Olympus Medical.
Background
Christian Watson has a diverse background in sales and management roles across various industries. He has worked with companies such as Capita, Pro Insurance Solutions Ltd, Omni Whittington Insurance Services, Advance Security, Metalrax Storage, Fitness Anywhere, Lyreco UK Ltd, and NeoTract. His career includes positions such as National Sales Manager, Regional Business Manager, Market Development Manager, and Senior Territory Manager.
Achievements
Christian Watson played a crucial role in securing NICE approval, an NHS code, and tariff for the UroLift procedure, establishing it as a standard care procedure across the NHS. He collaborates with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), Integrated Care Systems (ICS) Network, Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs), and NHS England and Improvement to enhance care services.