StellenbeschreibungThe 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.This 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.The 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.This 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.Your MissionOrganizational Leadership and DevelopmentLead and develop leaders across Product Management, RD, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and QualityBuild a capable Director‑level structure with clear ownership, reporting lines, accountability, and decision rightsEstablish succession plans and leadership‑development priorities for critical functionsFoster ownership, collaboration, transparency, and constructive accountabilityServe as a hands‑on player‑coach who stays close to the work to understand issues and make informed decisionsBusiness Operations and Operating DisciplineBuild an integrated operating model across all responsible business functionsEstablish scalable SOPs, workflows, governance structures, and decision rightsCreate consistent leadership, portfolio, supply, capacity, and performance reviewsImplement meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and accountability measures across each responsible functionImprove prioritization, resource allocation, issue escalation, and decision‑making.Identify and communicate risks, constraints, and trade‑offs earlyLead annual and long‑range operational planning in partnership with the CEO, Finance, Commercial, and other leadership functionsFunctional Leadership and AccountabilityPartner with and set direction for the Directors leading Product Management, Research Development, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, and Global Supply ChainHold ultimate accountability for outcomes across all functions, working through these leaders and their teams to:Product Management — sustain a prioritized, market‑aligned portfolio and rationalize SKUs while preserving appropriate clinical coverageResearch Development — drive disciplined, stage‑gated development, on‑time and on‑specification launches, and a sustainable innovation pipelineClinical Evaluation — ensure robust clinical evidence, post‑market follow‑up, and strong clinical input from surgeons, KOLs, and advisory boardsManufacturing — drive reliable manufacturing performance, global production standards, and sound capacity, footprint, and investment decisionsGlobal Supply Chain — deliver end‑to‑end supply performance: service, lead times, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and continuityQuality (not yet established) — build and lead a clearly defined global Quality function, embedding quality by design across development, manufacturing, and supply chainWhat Success Looks LikeFirst 90 to 180 DaysComplete an assessment of the organization, leadership capabilities, workflows, systems, risks, and critical business prioritiesClarify and reinforce functional ownership, decision rights, and reporting relationshipsStrengthen consistent leadership and operating cadencesRefine the integrated idea‑to‑stock process, including roles, governance, handoffs, escalation points, and KPIsRefine and align prioritized plans for Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical Evaluation, Product Development, and Business OperationsIdentify immediate risks affecting launches, product availability, quality, customers, or business continuityFirst 12 MonthsQuality is established as a functioning department with clear leadership, accountability, processes, and measuresDirectors are set up for success and effectively leading their respective functions.Priority product launches are delivered on time, on specification, and at the expected quality levelSupplier change control, capacity review, launch governance, and integrated planning processes are operating consistentlyProduct, operational, and business priorities are connected through a common operating modelLead times, product availability, inventory performance, and service levels show measurable improvementCross‑functional teams understand how work moves across departments and where decisions are madeThe organization is structured to scale and support a potential future separation of Product and Operations leadershipRequired QualificationsSignificant progressive leadership experience across product development, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, leading multiple functions through Directors or other senior functional leadersProven experience operating in a decentralized start‑up, scale‑up, private‑equity‑backed, roll‑up, multi‑brand, or entrepreneurial organizationExperience building or rebuilding departments, organizational structures, SOPs, governance processes, KPIs, and operating cadencesDemonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to fast‑moving, evolving, or entrepreneurial environmentsExperience leading global, geographically dispersed, or multi‑site teamsProven 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 deliveryStrong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, resource allocation, working capital, inventory, capital investments, and business casesAbility to communicate with, and establish credibility across, executive leadership, Boards, technical and manufacturing teams, clinicians, customers, suppliers, and external partnersBachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experienceFluency in English required; German language proficiency strongly preferred, particularly for the Zurich‑based optionPreffered QualificationsExperience 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 requirementsExperience integrating acquired companies, brands, product portfolios, systems, or operational processesExperience within a private‑equity‑backed or publicly listed parent‑company structureExperience with ERP transformation, supply‑chain planning systems, business intelligence, or operational‑data improvementExperience rationalizing complex product portfolios and SKU structuresExperience working with clinicians, surgeons, key opinion leaders, clinical advisory boards, or other professional networksMBA, engineering degree, scientific degree, or another relevant advanced qualificationInternational leadership experienceWhat We OfferA rare mandate to build and shape a global operating organization with direct visibility to the CEO and BoardCompetitive executive compensation, including an annual performance bonusRelocation support for candidates joining us in St. Augustine, FL or Zurich, SwitzerlandComprehensive health, pension, and insurance coverageThe autonomy to define your own operating model, team structure, and prioritiesA truly international role with regular exposure to global markets, clinicians, and manufacturing sitesWe're open to discussing additional benefits that matter to you #J-18808-Ljbffr
