Senior Director, Product Management, MedSurg Division

Location is flexible (Remote or Hybrid) and will be discussed during the interview process.

The Senior Director Product Management MedSurg Division leads the development communication and execution of the global vision and strategy for Division product management and product lifecycle in alignment with Division mission vision and purpose and overall company priorities.

Lead the global vision strategy and execution for Product Management across the Division ensuring portfolio vitality and total product lifecycle (TPLC) excellence. This role is accountable for aligning all three specialties under a unified operating model that delivers differentiated compliant and profitable products globally.

Lead Division product management to provide global direction prioritization and alignment across portfolios while accommodating for local and regional regulations and needs and adapting to market shifts
Work closely with other leaders within the Division company Functions and Operational Units to develop implement and execute the Division product strategy and ensure consistency in priorities processes and structure
Chair divisional portfolio reviews and stage gates; set and manage decision criteria for prioritization and resource allocation
Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and improve the strategy for Division portfolios and also ensure sustained business growth and operational excellence. Act and resolve issues and gaps quickly and effectively
Lead efforts for continuous improvement and as needed change management
Govern product management activities from feasibility through stage gate commercialization and launch post-market support and retirement
Ensure compliance with global quality and regulatory requirements
Lead and support divisional responses to planned/unplanned product events such as launches backorders recalls
Consistently collaborate with cross-functional leadership and teams to establish measure and meet business plan goals for each region and portfolio
Empower product management directors and managers to allocate resources appropriately per specialty and customer needs in alignment with overall portfolios strategy
Establish and maintain strong team communication through regular interactions and meetings and ensure the team is aware of division and company mission vision purpose and business strategy and overall company status and news
Provide ongoing coaching mentoring and feedback both formally through the performance management process and informally through daily discussions and interactions while recognizing employees for their contributions
Ensure that roles and responsibilities performance expectations and training requirements are developed clearly documented and communicated to each employee. Cultivate a safe secure and supportive environment where employees can thrive and morale is maintained
Collaborate with HR to proactively create and implement effective and inclusive succession planning
Collaborate with HR in the process of hiring developing and retaining a high performing diverse workforce
Responsible for performance and wage reviews for team members
Identify and develop current and future leadership team

Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications:

• University degree in a related field required or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background
• 12-15 years in product management engineering sales marketing and/or related roles within the medical device industry including global leadership experience required
• Advanced degree (masters or equivalent) may reduce the years of experience requirement
• Proven success leading cross-functional programs and delivering measurable portfolio outcomes
• Track record of innovation and implementation of best practices in product development and commercialization
• Prior experience leading a global product management team with product and people management responsibilities for multiple product lines and/or portfolios or an entire specialty/program strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong strategic business skills
• Strong cross-cultural leadership skills
• Exceptional communication and influence skills
• Demonstrates mastery level knowledge within multiple aspects of product management (e.g. clinical technical business acumen etc.)
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize market data technical insights and business intelligence into actionable strategies
• Advanced change management skills and ability to guide teams through continuous improvement

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Ability to travel domestic international and weekends as needed up to 75%
• Work under general office environmental conditions as requested/needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Ability to travel domestic international and weekends as needed up to 75%
• Work under general office environmental conditions as requested/needed.