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Job Description
Overview
The Senior Director, Business (Global) leads the development, communication, and execution of the global vision and strategy for Division sales performance, in alignment with Division mission, vision and purpose, and overall company priorities.
Lead the global vision, strategy, and execution for clinical and commercial sales across the Division, ensuring sustained revenue growth, market share expansion, and sales productivity. This role is accountable for aligning all portfolios under a unified commercial operating model that delivers differentiated, compliant, and profitable outcomes globally.
Responsibilities
Lead Division sales to provide global direction, prioritization, and alignment across all portfolios, while accommodating local and regional market dynamics, regulatory environments, and customer needs
Work closely with other leaders within the Division, company Functions, and Operational Units to develop, implement, and execute the Division sales strategy and ensure consistency in priorities, processes, and structure
Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and improve the strategy for Division sales performance, commercial productivity, and sustained business growth. Act and resolve issues and gaps quickly and effectively
Lead efforts for continuous improvement and, as needed, change management across the global sales organization
Govern sales activities from market development through customer acquisition and account growth
Accountable for the overall financial success of the Division sales organization, including accountability for sales revenue, margin performance, and direct contribution income
Lead and support divisional responses to planned and unplanned events, such as product launches, supply disruptions, competitive threats, and market access changes
Consistently collaborate with cross-functional leadership and teams to establish, measure, and meet business plan goals for each region and portfolio
Partner closely with cross-functional leadership and teams to ensure sales strategies are aligned with portfolio priorities, product lifecycle plans, and launch readiness
Maintain key executive relationships internally and with high-profile distribution partners, strategic accounts, and industry stakeholders to advance the Division's sales and commercial interests
Empower Sales leaders to allocate resources appropriately per portfolio in alignment with the overall Division sales strategy and customer need
Maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape, reimbursement dynamics, healthcare system trends, and regulatory environments impacting the adoption of technologies and procedural techniques across all markets served
Establish and maintain strong team communication through regular interactions and meetings, and ensure the team is aware of Division and company mission, vision, purpose, and business strategy and overall company status and news
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, both formally through the performance management process and informally through daily discussions and interactions, while recognizing employees for their contributions
Ensure that roles and responsibilities, performance expectations, and training requirements are developed, clearly documented, and communicated to each employee. Cultivate a safe, secure, and supportive environment where employees can thrive, and morale is maintained.
Collaborate with HR to proactively create and implement effective succession planning
Collaborate with HR in the process of hiring, developing, and retaining a high-performing, diverse workforce
Responsible for performance and wage reviews for team members
Identify and develop current and future leadership team
Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications:
University degree in a related field required, or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background
12 - 15+ years in sales, commercial leadership, marketing, and/or related roles within the medical device industry, including global leadership experience, required
Advanced degree (master's or equivalent) may reduce the years of experience requirement
Proven success delivering measurable sales and commercial outcomes
Track record of building and maintaining high-performing sales organizations and driving excellence at scale
Prior experience leading a global or multi-regional sales team strongly preferred
Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities
Strong strategic business and commercial acumen
Strong cross-cultural leadership skills
Exceptional communication and influence skills
Demonstrates mastery-level knowledge within multiple aspects of sales and commercial leadership (e.g., sales strategy, market development, customer engagement, etc.)
Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize market data, competitive intelligence, financial performance, and customer insights into actionable strategies
Advanced change management skills and ability to guide teams through continuous improvement
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Ability to travel domestic, international, and weekends as needed up to 75%
Work under general office environmental conditions as requested/needed