Americas MedSurg Strategic Initiatives Leader

SOLVENTUM

2d•Remote

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The person hired for the position of Americas MedSurg Strategic Initiatives Leader will lead cross-functional initiatives that connect commercial strategy with operational execution across the MedSurg business. This role plays a critical part in driving business and financial performance by enabling commercialization readiness, strengthening supply continuity, and advancing strategic growth opportunities. This position serves as a key partner to commercial and functional leadership, translating strategic priorities into coordinated programs that enhance operational alignment, improve customer outcomes, and deliver measurable impact. As an Americas MedSurg Strategic Initiatives Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading medium to large, high-visibility cross-functional initiatives supporting commercialization, supply chain readiness, and commercial execution. Connecting commercial strategy with operational execution to enable revenue growth and improved business performance. Partnering with commercial teams to identify opportunities, address constraints, and support customer-aligned execution strategies. Translating strategic priorities into structured execution plans, milestones, and performance tracking. Presenting to internal and external executive stakeholders, enhancing transparency and communication through proactive stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership updates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND 7 years of supply chain or operations experience AND 4 years of project management experience.
OR Highschool/ GED AND 11 years of supply chain or operations experience AND 6 years of project management experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with demand planning, operations, procurement, logistics, or inventory management.
Experience working with marketing, sales, or commercial operations teams.
Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and influence the outcome.
Strong program or project management experience leading medium to large initiatives.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and measure outcomes.
Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead medium to large, high-visibility cross-functional initiatives supporting commercialization, supply chain readiness, and commercial execution.
Connect commercial strategy with operational execution to enable revenue growth and improved business performance.
Partner with commercial teams to identify opportunities, address constraints, and support customer-aligned execution strategies.
Translate strategic priorities into structured execution plans, milestones, and performance tracking.
Present to internal and external executive stakeholders, enhancing transparency and communication through proactive stakeholder engagement, including senior leadership updates.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.