SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Ready to Build, Not Inherit? Lead Product, Quality \& Supply Chain for a Global MedTech Company — Reporting Directly to the CEO.
In 2020, VOI, BioMedtrix and KYON have joined forces and form a leading global veterinary orthopedic group Movora \- that complement and strengthen each other. Collectively, we now serve more than 50 markets around the world.
Movora is a global company focused on the advancement of animal health. Rooted in veterinary orthopedics, Movora’s foundation is built on three decades of advancements in animal mobility. The group utilizes legacy expertise to deliver a broad range of innovative products by bringing together key leaders in veterinary medical technology to deliver progressive solutions.
Movora embodies a philosophy of always caring. Anticipating consumer needs and offering reliable solutions, alongside education, provide our customers with value beyond product. We are proudly thinking forward. We prioritize reinvention, individuality, and always making the next leap in innovation.
To strengthen our position in the veterinary orthopedics market and to accelerate the success of our fast\-growing company, we are looking for a
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT \& BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The Senior Vice President, Product \& Business Operations is responsible for building and leading an integrated global organization spanning Product Management, Research and Development, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Quality.
This is a hands\-on executive leadership role for an experienced builder who can bring structure, clarity, accountability, and operating discipline to a decentralized, entrepreneurial organization. The successful leader will establish effective departments, develop strong Directors, implement practical processes and SOPs, and create consistent operating cadences that enable teams to work together as one streamlined organization.
The role owns the end\-to\-end idea\-to\-stock operating model: from product strategy and development through manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product availability. This leader will ensure that business priorities are translated into executable plans, products reach the market on time and on specification, and the organization is structured to scale.
This role suits an experienced builder who thrives on shaping and strengthening organizations. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience building or transforming functions within a start\-up, scale\-up, private\-equity\-backed, multi\-brand, or similarly entrepreneurial organization — rather than only inheriting mature, fully established functions.
YOUR MISSION
Organizational Leadership and Development
Lead and develop leaders across Product Management, R\&D, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality
Build a capable Director\-level structure with clear ownership, reporting lines, accountability, and decision rights
Establish succession plans and leadership\-development priorities for critical functions
Foster ownership, collaboration, transparency, and constructive accountability
Serve as a hands\-on player\-coach who stays close to the work to understand issues and make informed decisions
Business Operations and Operating Discipline
Build an integrated operating model across all responsible business functions
Establish scalable SOPs, workflows, governance structures, and decision rights
Create consistent leadership, portfolio, supply, capacity, and performance reviews
Implement meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and accountability measures across each responsible function
Improve prioritization, resource allocation, issue escalation, and decision\-making.
Identify and communicate risks, constraints, and trade\-offs early
Lead annual and long\-range operational planning in partnership with the CEO, Finance, Commercial, and other leadership functions
Functional Leadership and Accountability
Partner with and set direction for the Directors leading Product Management, Research \& Development, Clinical Evaluation, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain
Hold ultimate accountability for outcomes across all functions, working through these leaders and their teams to:
Product Management — sustain a prioritized, market\-aligned portfolio and rationalize SKUs while preserving appropriate clinical coverage
Research \& Development — drive disciplined, stage\-gated development, on\-time and on\-specification launches, and a sustainable innovation pipeline
Clinical Evaluation — ensure robust clinical evidence, post\-market follow\-up, and strong clinical input from surgeons, KOLs, and advisory boards
Manufacturing — drive reliable manufacturing performance, global production standards, and sound capacity, footprint, and investment decisions
Global Supply Chain — deliver end\-to\-end supply performance: service, lead times, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and continuity
Quality (not yet established) — build and lead a clearly defined global Quality function, embedding quality by design across development, manufacturing, and supply chain
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
First 90 to 180 Days
Complete an assessment of the organization, leadership capabilities, workflows, systems, risks, and critical business priorities
Clarify and reinforce functional ownership, decision rights, and reporting relationships
Strengthen consistent leadership and operating cadences
Refine the integrated idea\-to\-stock process, including roles, governance, handoffs, escalation points, and KPIs
Refine and align prioritized plans for Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical Evaluation, Product Development, and Business Operations
Identify immediate risks affecting launches, product availability, quality, customers, or business continuity
First 12 Months
Quality is established as a functioning department with clear leadership, accountability, processes, and measures
Directors are set up for success and effectively leading their respective functions.
Priority product launches are delivered on time, on specification, and at the expected quality level
Supplier change control, capacity review, launch governance, and integrated planning processes are operating consistently
Product, operational, and business priorities are connected through a common operating model
Lead times, product availability, inventory performance, and service levels show measurable improvement
Cross\-functional teams understand how work moves across departments and where decisions are made
The organization is structured to scale and support a potential future separation of Product and Operations leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Significant progressive leadership experience across product development, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, leading multiple functions through Directors or other senior functional leaders
Proven experience operating in a decentralized start\-up, scale\-up, private\-equity\-backed, roll\-up, multi\-brand, or entrepreneurial organization
Experience building or rebuilding departments, organizational structures, SOPs, governance processes, KPIs, and operating cadences
Demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to fast\-moving, evolving, or entrepreneurial environments
Experience leading global, geographically dispersed, or multi\-site teams
Proven record leading cross\-functional launches and complex initiatives from strategy through execution, with measurable improvement in operational performance such as lead times, inventory, service, capacity, cost, quality, or delivery
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, resource allocation, working capital, inventory, capital investments, and business cases
Ability to communicate with, and establish credibility across, executive leadership, Boards, technical and manufacturing teams, clinicians, customers, suppliers, and external partners
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Fluency in English required; German language proficiency strongly preferred, particularly for the Zurich\-based option
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in medical devices, surgical products, orthopedics, implantable devices, imaging, diagnostics, life sciences, or another regulated product environment, including product development, design controls, quality systems, clinical evaluation, risk management, and product\-launch requirements
Experience integrating acquired companies, brands, product portfolios, systems, or operational processes
Experience within a private\-equity\-backed or publicly listed parent\-company structure
Experience with ERP transformation, supply\-chain planning systems, business intelligence, or operational\-data improvement
Experience rationalizing complex product portfolios and SKU structures
Experience working with clinicians, surgeons, key opinion leaders, clinical advisory boards, or other professional networks
MBA, engineering degree, scientific degree, or another relevant advanced qualification
International leadership experience
WHAT WE OFFER
A rare mandate to build and shape a global operating organization with direct visibility to the CEO and Board
Competitive executive compensation, including an annual performance bonus
Relocation support for candidates joining us in St. Augustine, FL or Zurich, Switzerland
Comprehensive health, pension, and insurance coverage
The autonomy to define your own operating model, team structure, and priorities
A truly international role with regular exposure to global markets, clinicians, and manufacturing sites
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