Senior Director, Global Gas Technology

Steris Corporation•Mentor, OH

12d•Remote

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary As the Senior Director, Global Gas Technology, you will hold a pivotal senior leadership role within the STERIS AST global organization, providing strategic direction and executive oversight for gas sterilization services delivered to customers worldwide. You will lead a globally distributed team of approximately 80 associates, driving performance, capability development, and consistent execution across regions. As the global authority for gas sterilization within AST, you will set strategy, advance the service offering, and ensure world class delivery of technical and operational support, including qualification and Gas Tech Center services. You will have significant decision making authority and play a critical role in shaping the future of the global gas sterilization business. This is a remote role with 20% travel. Qualified candidates must reside in the Continental U.S.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering
Minimum 10 years of direct experience in Sterility Assurance
Minimum 10 years of experience in standards development pertinent to radiation or gas sterilization processing
Minimum 10 years of experience with laboratory testing associated with sterilization
Minimum 7 years directly managing a global, highly technical team in a regulated environment
Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards including ISO 10993-7, ISO 11138 series, and ISO 11737 series
Strong technical and scientific writing and problem-solving skills
Sound understanding of research methodologies; ability to perform statistical and data analysis

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Experience in an FDA regulated Environment
Familiarity with radiation sterilization modalities
Leadership in peer-reviewed scientific publication
Strong business and financial acumen with executive level communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the global EO & VHP Gas Technology organization, including direct line management and succession planning.
Ensure timely delivery of technical services and support to internal and external customers.
Ensure technical teams are effectively resourced to support business growth, profitability, and customer needs.
Provide global oversight of gas process qualifications (OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
Drive global harmonization of procedures and best practices across regions.
Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Laboratory teams to improve performance and customer outcomes.
Lead and sponsor gas technology innovation, including efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Represent STERIS AST as a recognized industry leader, participating in key standards and stakeholder organizations (e.g., ISO, AAMI).
Develop strategies that position and expand STERIS AST as the global #1 in gas sterilization technology and influence.