Senior Director, Global Technical Operations, EndoMech & Energy
About The Position
The Senior Director of Global Technical Operations for EndoMech & Energy leads the technical operations needed to introduce surgical products into the market and manage them throughout their lifecycle. The role sets technical and business strategy, supports manufacturing operations across internal and external sites, and ensures new products are integrated into the supply chain in a timely, stable, and cost-effective manner. It also oversees lifecycle management for products in the Surgery/Biosurgery segment, from stabilization after new product development through end-of-life strategies. The position partners with commercial, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, manufacturing sites, and external manufacturing partners. It promotes quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, regulatory and technical compliance, and continuous improvement. The leader also identifies opportunities to use automation, digital solutions, and data analytics, and develops a high-performing team of technical leaders. The role may require domestic and international travel estimated at 30% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- At least 12 years of relevant work experience.
- Medical device manufacturing, quality, and/or R&D experience.
- At least 7 years in a senior technical leadership role that includes people-management responsibilities.
- Strong people-management experience and a track record of developing and managing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in medical device regulations, quality systems including ISO 13485 and FDA QSR, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects and drive decisions using data and analytical assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
- Comprehensive understanding of the medical device supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and quality assurance in the surgery and biosurgery sectors.
- Certifications such as APICS, ASQ, or Six Sigma, or knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technical and business strategy aligned with organizational goals and market dynamics, and plan for future operational needs and innovation.
- Establish Process Engineering capabilities to support manufacturing operations across internal and external sites, improving production efficiency and product quality.
- Build partnerships with commercial and R&D teams and translate customer insights and market trends into new product introductions.
- Ensure new products are launch-ready, with supply-chain integration, appropriate timelines and stability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee product lifecycle management for the Surgery/Biosurgery segment, simplifying operations, accelerating timelines, and reducing costs from NPD stabilization through end of life.
- Ensure effective project management across the end-to-end supply chain, delivering projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Identify and integrate automation, digital solutions, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency, growth, and cost containment.
- Partner with manufacturing sites to ensure compliance with technical standards and best practices; monitor operational performance and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of technical leaders and foster professional growth, collaboration, and effective execution.
- Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to achieve strategic goals.
- Manage collaboration with external manufacturing partners and ensure alignment on quality and operational standards.
Benefits
- Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
- Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
- Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
- Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with stated exceptions for Colorado and Washington residents.
- Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
- Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
- Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
- Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
- Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
- Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
- Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
