Senior Director, Upstream Operations, Global Orthopaedics

Role Overview

• Act as a liaison between manufacturing, global supply chain, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure seamless alignment of commercial and operations strategies.
• Guide portfolio management and product lifecycle planning to ensure efficient resource allocation, optimal product flow, and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Assess and lead site transfer and redirection decisions, identifying the most effective pathways for production to optimize costs, timelines, and network flexibility.
• Collaborate with product development teams to align manufacturing and supply chain capabilities with new product introductions, ensuring smooth and timely launches that meet quality and cost objectives.
• Conduct and support detailed evaluations of make vs. buy scenarios, leveraging data-driven insights to support sourcing decisions and strategic investments.
• Inform and support capital investment strategies by providing key operational insights to align resources with growth and efficiency goals.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent communication with stakeholders across functions, providing regular updates on network status, capacity planning, and project impacts.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within upstream operations to drive process efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance cross-functional workflows.
• Identify potential risks within upstream operations, including capacity, supply chain, and resource risks, and develop proactive mitigation plans to safeguard operational stability.
• If overseeing a team, manage and develop direct reports, building a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth to advance operational and commercial alignment.

Requirements

• 10+ years Operations and/or Supply Chain Experience
• 5+ years Leadership and team management
• Proven ability to align operational strategies with broader business objectives, translating company goals into actionable plans.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Experience working with commercial, marketing, engineering, and supply chain teams to align operational initiatives with market and customer needs.
• Experience in Medical Device environment preferred.
• Change Management; Skilled in leading organizational change
• Accountability and Ownership; Takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Customer and Market Focus; Deep understanding of customer needs and internal and external dynamics
• Influence and Negotiation; Effective in influencing stakeholders and gaining buy-in to support strategy and performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking: ability to evaluate situations, anticipate trends, and consider the broader impacts of decisions to create effective plans that achieve long-term goals.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• medical leave programs
• parental leave
• generous PTO
• paid company holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time annually
• wellness offerings such as EAP
• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!