Director Of Operations (medical Device Manufacturing)

Senior Director Of Operations

CVRx pioneers unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body's natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration, and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives.

This is a full-time role and our selected candidate will be expected to work a minimum of 4 days per week onsite at our Brooklyn Park, MN headquarters.

A day in the life:

As we continue to mature and grow, CVRx is seeking to add an influential and strategic Senior Director of Operations to lead with vision and precision. This role is more than managing day-to-day execution, it's about owning the performance, scalability, and future development of a critical product – Barostim®. You'll review, design, and drive operational strategy, transforming KPIs into tangible impact and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment. If you thrive on creating clarity, and scaling excellence from the ground up, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of heart failure therapy innovation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operational Strategy Development and Execution
• Be accountable for Safety, Quality, and Delivery of Barostim®.
• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead Supply Chain and Distribution (including sourcing, planning, product distribution).
• Develop and execute multi-year operational strategies aligned with business goals and financial decisions at the board level.
• Translate long-range plans into KPIs, objectives, projects, and budgets.
• Maintain a project management system to ensure strategic goals and SQDC metrics are met.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Own and manage area budgets, product forecasting, and scheduling for internal and outsourced products.

• Supply Chain & Manufacturing
• Oversee complex, global supply chains, including supplier qualification, outsourcing strategy, and risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment.
• Manage / integrate contract manufacturing partners (CMOs) and third-party logistics providers as needed.

• Continuous Improvement
• Deploying operational project management structure.
• Optimize productivity and reduce costs by implementing manufacturing best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Build long-range models for forecasting OCOGs, staffing, space, and site capacity.
• Lead and support Kaizen and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Culture and Talent Development
• Create a workplace where team members are empowered to innovate, improve, and make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.
• Identify and develop top talent in partnership with HR, TA, and department managers.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across operations.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through targeted development initiatives.