Vice President, Global Operations Excellence and Strategy

Vice President, Global Operations Excellence and Strategy

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Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

Summary Description

The Vice President, Global Operations Excellence and Strategy is a key member of the global operations and supply chain team, responsible for shaping strategic direction and optimizing operational efficiency for Integra LifeSciences. This role involves transforming our global operations and manufacturing to better meet customer needs and enable growth. It provides strategic leadership in enterprise decisions across operational priorities including footprint and real estate optimization, capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, business continuity, global operations training, and enterprise continuous improvement leveraging Lean & Six Sigma. The individual will lead teams of directors, program managers, engineers, and project managers, overseeing strategic planning, resource management, team development, and achieving business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Global Operations & Supply Chain strategy aligned with company priorities, including strategic analysis, implementation, and project management to transform the business.
• Lead the Global Operations and Supply Chain Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective execution of initiatives across global functions.
• Identify, manage, and execute projects of strategic importance, requiring strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Create multi-year strategic site investment plans, lead capital expenditure processes, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead real estate operations, facilities engineering, and footprint optimization to support organizational growth, managing manufacturing and office facilities globally.
• Ensure effective integration of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, leading post-merger integration and due diligence activities.
• Drive enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma, developing standardized roles and training programs, and managing KPIs for data-driven decisions.
• Establish a global operations and supply chain training center of excellence for all manufacturing facilities.
• Build a high-performance culture, empowering teams and stakeholders across 14 manufacturing sites and various functions.
• Develop standardized processes aligned with guiding principles.
• Prepare and present executive-level materials for various leadership and stakeholder meetings.
• Assess team skills and capabilities, partnering with HR to recruit, retain, and develop top talent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• Project Management Professional, Lean, and Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• 18+ years in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations with 5+ years in strategic leadership.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience in product/process analysis, statistical techniques, and computer skills.

Leadership Capabilities

• Enterprise Mindset
• Thought Leadership
• Drive Performance
• Enable Talent

Physical Requirements

Repetitive sitting, listening, speaking, typing, and mobility within the facility. Reasonable accommodations available under ADA.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations, contact

Additional Information

This is a full-time, executive-level position in the medical equipment manufacturing industry, based in Princeton, NJ, with competitive salary range and benefits.