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Divisional President – Medical Device Contract Manufacturing (Confidential)

Location: U.S.-Based (Multiple Sites – Relocation May Not Be Required) Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Summary

A leading, publicly traded contract manufacturer is seeking a Divisional President – Medical to lead its strategic growth, commercial expansion, and operational execution in the company’s high-precision manufacturing environment. This executive will drive P&L growth, OEM partnerships, and global operations while ensuring regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, CE Mark, GMP) and implementing scalable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

This role requires a proven leader with expertise in contract manufacturing, precision machining, and business development within the medical device industry. The selected candidate will be instrumental in positioning the company as a key player in the expanding medical contract manufacturing (CDMO) market through organic and inorganic growth strategies.

Strategic Growth & Market Positioning

· Lead the division’s expansion into orthopedics, diagnostics, ophthalmology, cardiology, neurology, robotic navigation, and minimally invasive devices.

· Develop and execute a five-year commercial growth plan targeting OEM partnerships and long-term contracts.

· Oversee dual-use manufacturing assets to scale medical production and leverage capabilities across multiple industries.

· Identify and assess M&A opportunities to accelerate expansion and enhance the company’s market presence.

· Evaluate nearshoring/offshoring strategies to improve cost-efficiency and responsiveness to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

· P&L Leadership: Manage a newer division of $500M+ revenue business, ensuring financial discipline and achieving EBITDA growth.

· Business Development & Sales: Secure high-value OEM contracts and establish strategic partnerships.

· Manufacturing & Operations: Oversee high-precision machining, metal forming, injection molding, metrology, and cleanroom assembly.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, CE Mark, and GMP.

· Investor & Board Engagement: Provide strategic insights to stakeholders and align company growth with financial expectations.

· Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and mentor high-performing teams across engineering, operations, sales, and quality.

Required Qualifications & Experience

· 15+ years of executive leadership experience in medical device contract manufacturing, precision machining, or related industries.

· Proven ability to scale a business unit, rebuild customer relationships, and expand production capabilities.

· Direct P&L management experience with revenue responsibility of at least $50M+ with expectations to grow the business (with already allotted resources) to $ 300M in 5 years.

· Strong business development acumen, securing OEM and Tier 1 supplier contracts.

· Expertise in commercial operations of precision machining, metal forming, and high-tolerance medical manufacturing.

· Familiarity with global supply chains, nearshoring, and international manufacturing operations.

· M&A experience preferred, with a track record of successful acquisitions and integrations.

Why Join This Company?

· Established leader in contract manufacturing, with a strong growth trajectory in high-precision, regulated markets looking to leverage leadership in other industries to medical devices.

· Investor-backed expansion and a long-term commitment to innovation and market leadership.

· Multiple U.S. locations – relocation may not be required.

· Opportunity to drive transformational change and build a top-tier contract manufacturing powerhouse.

This is a confidential search. More details will be shared with qualified candidates upon further discussion.

This job description is not exhaustive and may have been condensed for online or mobile viewing. It does not encompass all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job, and is subject to amendments at the sole discretion of the Employer. Employees may also perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

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