SGS

Global Head of Delivery and Operations

SGS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: France

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Leading and coordinating the operational delivery of all medical schemes including MDR and IVDR conformity assessment activities under SGS NB 1639.
  • Ensures the effective performance of clinical, audits, technical and product assessment functions, driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance and strategic resource management.
  • Oversees all technical teams, manages performance and supports the development of processes, systems and personnel to meet business and regulatory objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, MDSAP, UKCA, and EU MDR / EU IVDR requirements throughout assessment lifecycles.
  • Act as key interface with regulatory authorities, accreditation bodies and internal stakeholders to maintain SGS reputation, designations, accreditations and compliance.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years in the medical device or IVD industry, including experience in design, manufacturing, auditing, or technical documentation assessment.
  • At least 5 years senior leadership in a Notified Body managing technical employees.
  • Minimum 2 years in revenue-focused leadership roles, including full profit and loss (P&L) accountability, budget management, and financial reporting.
  • Fluency in English in addition to the local language.
  • Qualification as Lead Auditor or Product Assessor under EU MDR/EU IVDR.
  • Qualification as Final Reviewer and Decision Maker under MDR or IVDR.
  • Proven and solid leadership in managing cross-functional teams in regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of EU MDR, EU IVDR, UKCA, MDSAP, ISO13485 and MDD.
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options
  • Benefits platform
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
design assessmentmanufacturingauditingtechnical documentation assessmentprofit and loss accountabilitybudget managementfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional team managementoperational excellencestrategic resource management
Certifications
Lead AuditorProduct AssessorFinal ReviewerDecision Maker