Industry: U.S. Global Medical Device & Advanced Surgical Technology Manufacturing
Executive Leadership Team | Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Remote – United States

About the Organization

We are a U.S.-headquartered global medical device and advanced surgical technology enterprise designing and manufacturing life-saving implantable devices, robotic surgical systems, precision diagnostics platforms, and minimally invasive technologies used in leading hospitals and specialty centers worldwide.

Operating in a highly regulated FDA and international compliance environment, our global supply chain spans sterile manufacturing facilities, microelectronics suppliers, specialty polymer manufacturers, precision machining partners, and temperature-controlled logistics providers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

With expanding international distribution, strict quality control mandates, and increasing geopolitical volatility affecting component sourcing, a resilient and compliant global supply architecture is critical to patient safety, regulatory standing, and margin performance.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-driven Vice President of Global Supply Chain to lead worldwide sourcing governance, integrated business planning, risk mitigation strategy, supplier quality alignment, and operational scalability, fully remote within the United States.

This is not a procurement leadership role alone. This is a patient-critical global supply governance mandate.

Job Function

The Vice President of Global Supply Chain will oversee international procurement, supplier diversification, demand forecasting integration, inventory optimization, regulatory-compliant logistics operations, and advanced supply analytics across a multi-continent manufacturing ecosystem.

This executive ensures uninterrupted device production, regulatory compliance, cost discipline, and long-term resilience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year global supply chain strategy aligned with the medical device production scale
• Oversee sourcing of precision components, sterile materials, microelectronics, and specialty polymers
• Implement supplier quality governance aligned with FDA and ISO standards
• Guide integrated business planning (IBP) processes, aligning production, demand forecasting, and sourcing
• Strengthen geopolitical risk assessment and dual-sourcing strategies
• Optimize working capital and inventory turnover while protecting continuity
• Oversee global trade compliance and international logistics frameworks
• Negotiate long-term strategic supplier agreements and performance incentives
• Establish KPI dashboards measuring cost performance, delivery reliability, and compliance adherence
• Present the global supply risk posture and financial impact analysis to executive leadership and the Board
• Lead distributed international supply chain leadership teams
• Drive digital transformation within ERP, forecasting, and predictive analytics systems

Strategic Support

• Advise COO and executive leadership on global supply resilience and scalability
• Support new product introduction (NPI) readiness and commercialization planning
• Contribute to M&A supply network evaluation and post-acquisition integration
• Align sourcing strategies with ESG and ethical procurement standards
• Strengthen investor confidence through disciplined operational reporting
• Guide contingency planning for cross-border regulatory and material disruptions

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 18+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
• 8+ years within medical device, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing global multi-tier supplier ecosystems
• Deep expertise in FDA, ISO, and international regulatory compliance standards
• Demonstrated success in mitigating geopolitical and component supply risks
• Experience overseeing large-scale global procurement budgets
• Strong financial acumen and capital allocation discipline
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced operations certification preferred

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic and systems-oriented global operations leader
• Executive presence with Board-level communication capability
• High accountability for patient-critical supply continuity
• Data-driven and risk-aware decision-maker
• Strong negotiation and alliance-building expertise
• Resilience in volatile global markets
• Governance-focused and quality-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead large, distributed international teams effectively

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote – United States
• Periodic domestic and international travel to manufacturing sites and supplier hubs (30–40%)
• High-accountability role tied to production continuity, regulatory compliance, and cost KPIs
• Executive-level reporting visibility
• Collaboration across distributed global manufacturing, quality, and operations teams

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $310,000 – $420,000 USD

Executive Compensation Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range
• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with continuity, compliance, and margin metrics
• Long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Remote work flexibility and executive home office support
• Executive leadership development and advisory resources
• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead global supply chain governance within a life-saving medical technology enterprise
• Influence production continuity impacting patient care worldwide
• Partner with executive leadership, driving innovation in surgical and diagnostic technologies
• Competitive executive compensation aligned with mission-critical operational impact
• Opportunity to build a resilient, quality-driven global supply architecture in a regulated industry