Key Skills

Job Description

Location: Best, NL | On-site: 4 days/week mandatory Interested in building a lifecycle model that makes a measurable difference?Read along We’re looking for an experienced MedTech transformation leader to help redesign how complex product and software lifecycles are governed, integrated and executed. This is not a traditional PMO role. You will work across R&D/Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Service and Business teams to create a more predictable, measurable and sustainable lifecycle and release operating model. Your mission Build an integrated end-to-end lifecycle and release operating model Establish clear RACI, decision rights, readiness gates and governance Make cross-functional dependencies, risks and decisions visible Improve release predictability, lead time and execution discipline Establish lifecycle KPIs and leadership dashboards Pilot the new operating model and transition it into sustainable business-as-usual ownership How success will be measured 100% ownership defined for critical lifecycle activities >95% adherence to agreed release/milestone commitments >95% closure of critical decisions and dependencies within agreed timelines One integrated lifecycle performance dashboard Successful execution of at least one end-to-end pilot Measurable improvement in lead time, predictability and rework from the established baseline We’d like to hear from you if you bring: Strong MedTech / medical-device / regulated-product program leadership experience Experience across product lifecycle, sustaining engineering, software lifecycle or release transformation Proven ability to work across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Service and Business Strong systems thinking and influence-without-authority skills Experience building operating models, governance, KPIs and executive-level reporting Confidence operating in complex, global matrix organizations If you enjoy turning complex cross-functional environments into clear, measurable and scalable operating models, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement an integrated lifecycle and release operating model, including governance, decision rights, readiness gates, KPIs, and leadership dashboards. Pilot the model, improve release predictability and execution, and transition it to sustainable business-as-usual ownership.

Requirements

Requires strong leadership experience in MedTech, medical devices, or regulated-product programs, with experience in product lifecycle, sustaining engineering, software lifecycle, or release transformation. Candidates should be able to influence across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Service, and Business teams and have experience building operating models, governance, KPIs, and executive reporting in complex global organizations.