Segment Manager Medical Devices Benelux
Key Skills
Job Description
Beschrijving van het bedrijf
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
SGS Medical: We provide independent conformity assessment and certification services to support safe and efficient market access. Our experts deliver a wide range of standard and non-standard tests on medical devices and certify them through our notified bodies.
Functieomschrijving
Job description
- Develop and execute the Medical Devices growth strategy for Benelux.
- Own the segment P&L, revenue growth, profitability and business performance.
- Identify and win new business opportunities across MDR, IVDR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, UKCA and related services.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key customers, manufacturers, industry stakeholders and strategic accounts.
- Shape customer propositions, pricing strategies and portfolio development.
- Translate market opportunities into actionable commercial initiatives and measurable results.
- Collaborate with SGS's global Medical Devices network to secure the technical expertise and capacity needed to support growth.
- Drive cross-selling opportunities and maximize value within existing SGS customer relationships.
- Lead segment governance, forecasting and performance reviews across Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Ensure demand, capacity and capability planning support sustainable business growth.
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Qualifications
The successful candidate is an experienced Medical Devices business leader who combines strong Medical Devices industry credibility and regulatory understanding with commercial judgement, customer leadership and P&L accountability.
Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Sufficient understanding of MDR, IVDR, ISO 13485 and the conformity-assessment ecosystem to engage credibly with customers and technical stakeholders. Deeper technical or regulatory expertise is an advantage, not a prerequisite.
- Proven experience in segment, business-unit, commercial or P&L leadership.
- Track record of developing markets, strategic accounts and complex B2B technical-service propositions.
- Experience working across countries and with global technical or regulatory networks is strongly preferred.
Competencies
- Strategic business and segment leadership
- Medical Devices regulatory credibility
- Commercial development and customer leadership
- P&L and performance management
- Market intelligence and strategic prioritisation
- Cross-functional and matrix leadership
- Decision making in a regulated environment
- Stakeholder management and influencing
Aanvullende informatie
Why SGS?
- Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
- Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
- Benefits platform.
- Hybrid working model
Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.
Interested? Apply via the button via 'Ik ben geïnteresseerd'. Any questions about the vacancy? Contact Martijn van Meer via 06-51215308 or
Core Responsibilities
The Segment Manager will develop and execute the Medical Devices growth strategy for the Benelux region while owning the segment P&L and business performance. They will identify new business opportunities, build key customer relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable growth.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have over 10 years of relevant experience in the medical devices industry with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks like MDR and ISO 13485. Proven leadership in P&L management and commercial development is essential for this role.
Benefits
- Continuous learning options
- Multinational environment
- Benefits platform
- Hybrid working model
About SGS
Industry: Professional Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
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