Overview

Advanced Operations Director, Continence Care – remote role at Convatec. Travel up to 20% of the time, mostly within Europe.

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, the company operates in around 90 countries and aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce care costs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary BU liaison partner between GQO and the Technology and Innovation (T&I) Team.
• Direct leadership of Managers, Technical Project Managers, Engineering and Validations SMEs, and technicians.
• Work independently supporting business strategies within the BU.
• Drive Automation strategy for NPD.
• Align, share knowledge, and support with other BU peers in AO.
• Oversee process validations and ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and product safety.
• Ensure an efficient supply chain at the time of launch.
• Front-load the implementation of efficient processes to limit opportunities for cost reduction prior to product launch.
• Ensure technology development to support product life cycle management.
• Drive the Company s Mission, Values and Priorities initiatives, and the performance coaching process to foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategies for manufacturing optimization and make-vs-buy decisions in NPD.

Skills & Experience

• High level of integrity and trustworthiness with the ability to work independently.
• Organizational savvy with the ability to leverage networks across the company.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex problems using data from diverse sources.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and manage implementation.
• Experience in managing teams and achieving results across borders, cultures, and languages.

Qualifications/Education

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the medical device industry.
• Multi-national work experience with responsibilities outside the US.
• Track record of building high-performance teams and working successfully within a matrix environment.

This is a remote role. The position requires travel up to 20% of the time, mostly within Europe.

Additional Information

Ready to join us? At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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Equal opportunities: Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. No one will be discriminated against on protected characteristics or other legally prohibited bases.

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