We have developed a multi-platform peripheral vascular occlusion system supported by multiple patents, FDA clearances, and limited market commercial release. Our startup will have raised ~$60M through 2024 with a primary focus to scale commercially in the U.S. in 2025. We are hiring our Head of Operations.
We have partnered with our President & CEO, along with our Founder and Vice President, to hire our Head of Operations. This position will lead manufacturing operations to drive commercial growth through strong knowledge of supply chain, MRP software, warehousing, and facilities management. Our Head of Operations will have a history of leading ramp-up activities with medical device disposables or catheters, implementing cost improvements and efficiencies, and presenting to the Board of Directors.
Must have experience leading MedTech product ramp-up scaling products from making 100s of units a week to 1000s per week while understanding gross margins, cost improvements, and site management.
Responsibilities
- Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
- Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
- Participates in the hiring and training of departmental managers – performs timely performance evaluations.
- Largely self-directed, capable of meeting corporate goals with minimal supervision.
Education & Training
- BS degree in a related field.
- 15 years of related medical device operations experience.
Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership, presentation, and managerial skills.
- Prepare, read, and review technical documentation including responsibility for overseeing intellectual property activities. (Optional)
- Thorough understanding of raw materials acquisition and supply contracts, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of medical device development and manufacturing.
- Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MRP.
- Familiar with expanding from modest to full-scale production.
Other Requirements
- Extended periods of computer use
- Extended periods of sitting or speaking
- Light lifting
