SGS

Global Head of Operations

SGS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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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
  • Ensuring the effective performance of clinical, audits, technical, and product assessment functions, driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic resource management
  • Overseeing all technical teams, managing performance, and supporting the development of processes, systems, and personnel to meet business and regulatory objectives
  • Acting as key interface with regulatory authorities, accreditation bodies, and internal stakeholders to maintain SGS reputation, designations, accreditations and compliance
  • Monitoring and responding to regulatory changes, industry trends, and accreditation requirements to ensure proactive adaptation of technical operations

Requirements

  • University degree in medicine, engineering, life sciences, or a related field
  • 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
  • Qualification as Lead Auditor or Product Assessor under EU MDR/EU IVDR.
  • Qualification as Final Reviewer and Decision Maker under MDR or IVDR
  • Fluent in English in addition to the local language
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
  • Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
designmanufacturingauditingtechnical documentation assessmentprofit and loss accountabilitybudget managementfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
leadershipoperational excellencestrategic resource managementperformance managementcommunication
Certifications
Lead AuditorProduct AssessorFinal ReviewerDecision Maker