SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

ppThe Senior Vice President, Product Business Operations is responsible for building and leading an integrated global organization spanning Product Management, Research and Development, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Quality. /ppThis is a hands‑on executive leadership role for an experienced builder who can bring structure, clarity, accountability, and operating discipline to a decentralized, entrepreneurial organization. The successful leader will establish effective departments, develop strong Directors, implement practical processes and SOPs, and create consistent operating cadences that enable teams to work together as one streamlined organization. /ppThe role owns the end‑to‑end idea‑to‑stock operating model: from product strategy and development through manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product availability. This leader will ensure that business priorities are translated into executable plans, products reach the market on time and on specification, and the organization is structured to scale. /ppThis role suits an experienced builder who thrives on shaping and strengthening organizations. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience building or transforming functions within a start‑up, scale‑up, private‑equity‑backed, multi‑brand, or similarly entrepreneurial organization — rather than only inheriting mature, fully established functions. /ph3Your Mission /h3h3Organizational Leadership and Development /h3ulliLead and develop leaders across Product Management, RD, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality /liliBuild a capable Director‑level structure with clear ownership, reporting lines, accountability, and decision rights /liliEstablish succession plans and leadership‑development priorities for critical functions /liliFoster ownership, collaboration, transparency, and constructive accountability /liliServe as a hands‑on player‑coach who stays close to the work to understand issues and make informed decisions /li /ulh3Business Operations and Operating Discipline /h3ulliBuild an integrated operating model across all responsible business functions /liliEstablish scalable SOPs, workflows, governance structures, and decision rights /liliCreate consistent leadership, portfolio, supply, capacity, and performance reviews /liliImplement meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and accountability measures across each responsible function /liliImprove prioritization, resource allocation, issue escalation, and decision‑making. /liliIdentify and communicate risks, constraints, and trade‑offs early /liliLead annual and long‑range operational planning in partnership with the CEO, Finance, Commercial, and other leadership functions /li /ulh3Functional Leadership and Accountability /h3ulliPartner with and set direction for the Directors leading Product Management, Research Development, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain /liliHold ultimate accountability for outcomes across all functions, working through these leaders and their teams to: /liliProduct Management — sustain a prioritized, market‑aligned portfolio and rationalize SKUs while preserving appropriate clinical coverage /liliResearch Development — drive disciplined, stage‑gated development, on‑time and on‑specification launches, and a sustainable innovation pipeline /liliClinical Evaluation — ensure robust clinical evidence, post‑market follow‑up, and strong clinical input from surgeons, KOLs, and advisory boards /liliManufacturing — drive reliable manufacturing performance, global production standards, and sound capacity, footprint, and investment decisions /liliGlobal Supply Chain — deliver end‑to‑end supply performance: service, lead times, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and continuity /liliQuality (not yet established) — build and lead a clearly defined global Quality function, embedding quality by design across development, manufacturing, and supply chain /li /ulh3What Success Looks Like /h3h3First 90 to 180 Days /h3ulliComplete an assessment of the organization, leadership capabilities, workflows, systems, risks, and critical business priorities /liliClarify and reinforce functional ownership, decision rights, and reporting relationships /liliStrengthen consistent leadership and operating cadences /liliRefine the integrated idea‑to‑stock process, including roles, governance, handoffs, escalation points, and KPIs /liliRefine and align prioritized plans for Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical Evaluation, Product Development, and Business Operations /liliIdentify immediate risks affecting launches, product availability, quality, customers, or business continuity /li /ulh3First 12 Months /h3ulliQuality is established as a functioning department with clear leadership, accountability, processes, and measures /liliDirectors are set up for success and effectively leading their respective functions. /liliPriority product launches are delivered on time, on specification, and at the expected quality level /liliSupplier change control, capacity review, launch governance, and integrated planning processes are operating consistently /liliProduct, operational, and business priorities are connected through a common operating model /liliLead times, product availability, inventory performance, and service levels show measurable improvement /liliCross‑functional teams understand how work moves across departments and where decisions are made /liliThe organization is structured to scale and support a potential future separation of Product and Operations leadership /li /ulh3Required Qualifications /h3ulliSignificant progressive leadership experience across product development, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, leading multiple functions through Directors or other senior functional leaders /liliProven experience operating in a decentralized start‑up, scale‑up, private‑equity‑backed, roll‑up, multi‑brand, or entrepreneurial organization /liliExperience building or rebuilding departments, organizational structures, SOPs, governance processes, KPIs, and operating cadences /liliDemonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to fast‑moving, evolving, or entrepreneurial environments /liliExperience leading global, geographically dispersed, or multi‑site teams /liliProven record leading cross‑functional launches and complex initiatives from strategy through execution, with measurable improvement in operational performance such as lead times, inventory, service, capacity, cost, quality, or delivery /liliStrong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, resource allocation, working capital, inventory, capital investments, and business cases /liliAbility to communicate with, and establish credibility across, executive leadership, Boards, technical and manufacturing teams, clinicians, customers, suppliers, and external partners /liliBachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience /liliFluency in English required; German language proficiency strongly preferred, particularly for the Zurich‑based option /li /ulh3Preffered Qualifications /h3ulliExperience in medical devices, surgical products, orthopedics, implantable devices, imaging, diagnostics, life sciences, or another regulated product environment, including product development, design controls, quality systems, clinical evaluation, risk management, and product‑launch requirements /liliExperience integrating acquired companies, brands, product portfolios, systems, or operational processes /liliExperience within a private‑equity‑backed or publicly listed parent‑company structure /liliExperience with ERP transformation, supply‑chain planning systems, business intelligence, or operational‑data improvement /liliExperience rationalizing complex product portfolios and SKU structures /liliExperience working with clinicians, surgeons, key opinion leaders, clinical advisory boards, or other professional networks /liliMBA, engineering degree, scientific degree, or another relevant advanced qualification /liliInternational leadership experience /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliA rare mandate to build and shape a global operating organization with direct visibility to the CEO and Board /liliCompetitive executive compensation, including an annual performance bonus /liliRelocation support for candidates joining us in St. Augustine, FL or Zurich, Switzerland /liliComprehensive health, pension, and insurance coverage /liliThe autonomy to define your own operating model, team structure, and priorities /liliA truly international role with regular exposure to global markets, clinicians, and manufacturing sites /liliWe're open to discussing additional benefits that matter to you /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr