Segment Manager Medical Devices Benelux
Key Skills
Job Description
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. Vacatureomschrijving 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. Functie-eisen 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 continuous 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 [email protected]
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Medical Devices growth strategy across Belgium and the Netherlands, with accountability for segment P&L, revenue, profitability, forecasting, and performance. Win new business, strengthen strategic customer relationships, shape commercial offerings, and coordinate with SGS’s global network to ensure the expertise and capacity needed for sustainable growth.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of relevant experience, including proven segment, business-unit, commercial, or P&L leadership and a track record in market development, strategic accounts, and complex B2B technical services. Candidates need sufficient knowledge of MDR, IVDR, ISO 13485, and conformity assessment to engage credibly with customers and technical stakeholders; deeper technical or regulatory expertise is an advantage, and international or global-network experience is strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
- Multinational Work Environment
- Benefits Platform
- Hybrid Working
About SGS
Industry: Professional Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).