Director Manufacturing Programs - Renal Access (Minneapolis OR Boston OR Remote)

At Mozarc Medical, our vision is to reimagine the future of holistic kidney health technology. Established in 2023 out of equal investments from DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, and Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, Mozarc Medical offers an exciting and unique start-up experience backed by the support of two long-time industry and market leaders.  

Driven by our mission and values, we put our patients at the center of all we do. Our employees play a key role in developing technology solutions that enrich patients’ lives and create meaningful progress in the treatment of kidney disease. Find your purpose and passion at Mozarc Medical.   **

Position Title: Director, Manufacturing Programs

A Day in the Life
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We’re seeking a results-oriented Operations leader with greenfield plant expansion experience to oversee a wing-to-wing operational strategy for our global Renal Access products. **

Responsibilities**

• Working with Operations and other functions (Research & Development, Marketing, Commercial, Finance, etc), develop a long-term supply strategy for $150m global Renal Access Products Business 
• Lead/influence workstreams focused on product design, raw material and contract manufacturing supply, future in-house manufacturing capabilities, logistics and supply chain and portfolio management in support of wholistic approach to supply and global distribution of products 
• Direct management of activities globally in support of any future greenfield manufacturing operation programs 
• Oversight of multiple and/or inter-related projects of a complex nature, defining them in terms of their constituent projects and providing an infrastructure which allows for optimization of business benefit, timing, utilization of resources and cost, which results in reducing inventory and WIP, improving forecast accuracy, optimizing the global supply chain, improving operational efficiencies, increasing customer service levels and on-time delivery 
• Be active member of Mozarc Medical’s Operations Leadership Team, working with the other leaders to support future growth   

Must Have

• Demonstrated success working across multiple disciplines (Engineering/R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing) to sort develop operational strategy for multi-faceted product portfolio 
• Previous experience in leadership role within a multi-plant, matrix organization 
• Ability to travel 25% of time 
• Demonstrated success in greenfield manufacturing operations setup 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative/integrative style of working to accomplish objective 
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and a bias for action with understanding of the end-to-end value chain and interdependencies 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams 
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience and 7+ years’ managerial experience 

Nice to Have  

• 8+ years of Supply Chain or Operations experience in a manufacturing of disposables medical device equipment   
• Knowledge of FDA regulated industries  
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Previous experience in a medical device industry 
• Experience with divestures and/or acquisitions will be an advantage  

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Why Work with Us?  **  

Working here is highly rewarding – we have the privilege of helping kidney patients experience greater freedom, improved outcomes and a renewed passion for life.   

It’s essential our team members feel valued, supported and empowered too. That’s why we provide a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to grow, develop and give back to the communities where we live and work – helping you reach your potential and enjoy a career full of life-changing possibilities. 

Physical Job Requirements   

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

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