Operations Manager

Operations Manager, EMEA

Our client, a prominent MedTech company, is transforming healthcare through innovative medical devices and cutting-edge software solutions. With an aggressive expansion strategy in the EMEA region, they are searching for an experienced Operations Manager to support the EU Team and collaborate closely with senior management in Germany.

This role will be instrumental in scaling operational systems, optimising processes, and ensuring all regional activities are effectively aligned with global strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations, coordinating various business functions such as business analysis, vendor management, and risk management to achieve seamless cross-functional alignment.
• Refine operational systems, processes, and infrastructure, focusing on continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and scalability within the region.
• Work in close partnership with the EMEA Sales Team and Global Marketing Team, ensuring regional marketing programmes align with local regulatory requirements and are adapted for maximum impact and brand penetration.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to manage field inventory strategically, maintaining a consistent supply chain that meets sales targets while adhering to corporate productivity and inventory guidelines.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, monitoring performance and contract terms to ensure efficient and compliant distribution across EMEA.
• Contribute to long-term planning, maintaining oversight of project progress, and managing change processes to support the company's rapid regional growth.
• Report on operational metrics, providing regular updates on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual key performance indicators to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure that all operational, administrative, and compliance functions align with best practices and regulatory standards, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and reputation.
• Conduct regular budget reviews, advising senior management on cost optimisations to support regional growth objectives while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years in an operational leadership role within the Medical Devices industry, with a comprehensive understanding of sector-specific regulatory and market challenges.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams within a complex and dynamic environment.
• Customer-focused, with strong influencing skills to implement and drive customer-oriented strategies that align with the organisation’s business objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment to achieve shared goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an aptitude for conveying complex information clearly across a diverse audience.
• Extensive experience in international business settings, ideally within the EMEA region, with a keen understanding of regional regulatory and cultural dynamics.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in additional languages considered an asset.
• Position is based in Berlin, with regional travel as necessary.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, we encourage you to apply and explore the potential to contribute to this MedTech leader’s ambitious EMEA expansion.