Senior Vice President, Global Dialysis Systems Strategy, Portfolio Management & Innovation

Fresenius Medical Care•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally significant dialysis technology portfolio with responsibility for innovation, product strategy, lifecycle management, engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and overall portfolio performance. You will be accountable for defining the long-term portfolio vision, driving business growth, leading strategic investments, and ensuring the successful development and commercialization of innovative dialysis solutions. At Fresenius Medical Care, we are committed to improving the lives of patients living with kidney disease through innovative products, therapies, and services. We are seeking an exceptional executive leader to shape the future of our global dialysis machines and platforms. This role leads a large global organization with the majority of employees based in Germany, while also US, Lithuania and China, and is responsible for driving innovation, engineering excellence, product strategy, quality, regulatory leadership, and business performance. The Senior Vice President, Global Value Stream Machines is responsible for the global strategy, innovation, product portfolio lifecycle, product development, quality, regulatory, and lifecycle management of our dialysis machine portfolio. This executive leader oversees Engineering, Research & Development, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and related functions while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Commercial Operations, and Clinical stakeholders worldwide.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Proven executive leadership experience within the Medical Device, MedTech, Healthcare Technology, Life Sciences, Automotive, or another highly regulated global industry.
Extensive experience leading large-scale global Engineering and Research & Development organizations, including responsibility for organizations of comparable size and complexity (approximately 700+ employees).
Demonstrated success in senior leadership roles with full accountability for business transformation, organizational redesign, cost optimization, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation.
Strong track record of challenging the status quo, driving enterprise-wide change, building high-performing organizations, and leaving a lasting organizational legacy.
Proven ability to lead complex, global, matrixed organizations and effectively navigate diverse stakeholder environments while making sound, independent decisions.
Recognized leader with a results-driven mindset, high energy, resilience, urgency, and the ability to translate strategy into execution with speed and impact.
Strong commercial and business acumen with a history of delivering measurable improvements in productivity, profitability, innovation, and customer outcomes.
Deep expertise in product development, systems engineering, research and innovation, product quality, regulatory compliance, risk management, and product lifecycle management.
Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, coach, and retain senior leadership talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Proven experience managing large transformation programs, including restructuring, global footprint optimization, operating model redesign, and cost management initiatives.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with Boards, Executive Committees, and global leadership teams.
Candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of having led a comparable Engineering and R&D function in previous organizations, with clear evidence of delivering transformational business and organizational outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dialysis, renal care, medical devices, or adjacent healthcare technologies is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term innovation, technology, and product strategy for the global Value Stream portfolio.
Lead global Engineering, Research & Development, Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory organizations responsible for developing next-generation dialysis technologies.
Maintain accountability for Value Stream Machines product performance, including innovation, product development, quality, and cost performance.
Provide markets with regular releases of new and enhanced products aligned with portfolio strategy, quality standards, budget expectations, and timing commitments.
Drive innovation of new products that improve performance while enhancing competitiveness and value.
Own business outcomes across the portfolio, including strategic pricing, capital investment decisions, make-versus-buy evaluations, and strategic technology platform decisions.
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Commercial, and Clinical stakeholders to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in product quality, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
Build organizational capability and develop future leaders across a global organization.