Operations Integrator - Program Director at MiniMed

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

283200.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic operations, Program management, Cross-functional leadership, Manufacturing operations, New product development, Stakeholder management, Change management, Lean six sigma, Process validation, Design for manufacturability, Supply chain management, Risk management, Strategic communication, Operations management, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Apr 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. About the Role The Operations Integrator - Program Director is a strategic operations leader who serves as the primary Operations interface across multiple New Product Development (NPD) Core teams or leads exceptionally large and complex product development program. This is a highly visible, strategic role with significant organizational impact across the organization and direct influence on business outcomes. The Operations Integrator - Program Director provides strategic direction, makes critical business decisions, and leads cross-functional / international teams responsible for value stream design, planning, execution, and post-launch hyper care of new products’ production systems. Success in this role requires exceptional collaborative leadership, strategic communication abilities and the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all organizational levels and across diverse functional areas. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Strategic Autonomy & Cross-Functional Decision Authority: A successful candidate will independently make strategic decisions that impact multiple programs and operational functions while building consensus and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. They will define strategic direction through collaborative engagement with executive leadership, establish new operational frameworks through cross-functional partnership, and drive organizational transformation by influencing and aligning teams through complex, ambiguous, and high-stakes situations. Organizational Impact Through Collaborative Leadership: The candidate will own strategic Operations execution through strong collaborative relationships and influence networks spanning all organizational levels. Results are accomplished by building and leading high-performing Extended Operations teams, fostering cross-functional partnerships across operational functions, and creating alignment between corporate strategy and operational execution through collaborative influence rather than hierarchical authority. Manufacturing Operations Thought Leadership: A successful candidate will serve as the architect of scalable and sustainable production systems for new products. They will apply structured manufacturing methodologies to design, build, and validate production systems that are repeatable, cost-effective, and built to scale across the product portfolio. Working cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers/CMOs, they will embed Design for Manufacturability principles early in the NPD process, ensure compliance-by-design within a regulated environment, and translate operational learnings into a living knowledge base that accelerates future launches. The result is not just successful product introductions, but a durable manufacturing foundation built to scale. Strategic Influence and Cross-Organizational Collaboration: A successful candidate will be able to: Build strategic partnerships and collaborative frameworks across the organization, leading executive-level meetings and fostering alignment between competing priorities and perspectives Influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders through compelling strategic communication while building consensus across diverse viewpoints Resolve complex, multi-functional conflicts through collaborative problem-solving, stakeholder alignment, and organizational change management Drive cooperation and shared accountability across multiple functional areas and geographic regions through influence, relationship-building, and collaborative leadership Global Collaborative Leadership: A successful candidate will build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across international teams, multiple time zones, and diverse cultural contexts. Travel requirements up to 35% domestic/international to strengthen relationships, drive collaborative decision-making, and build organizational alignment. KEY INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead strategic operations across multiple NPD programs through collaborative influence and consensus building Build and align extended operations teams globally across diverse functions and cultural contexts Navigate organizational complexity and resolve conflicts through stakeholder management and collaborative problem-solving Ensure program delivery excellence through cross-functional partnerships and shared accountability Negotiate high-stakes decisions on operations risks, tradeoffs, and resource allocation Secure organizational resources through compelling business cases and executive influence Drive commercialization readiness via partnerships with marketing, regulatory, and quality functions Lead organizational change through systematic methodologies and cross-functional collaboration Maintain strategic alignment between executive leadership, operations, and project teams KEY SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES Design collaborative organizational structures and governance frameworks with executive leadership Establish strategic program portfolios with aligned scope, cost, and schedule commitments Develop enterprise-level success metrics and shared accountability frameworks Build proactive risk management systems and facilitate collaborative solution development Lead cross-functional change initiatives across design, reliability, regulatory, and operations Drive strategic launch planning through executive partnerships and cross-functional alignment Facilitate multi-directional communication across all organizational levels and stakeholder groups OBJECTIVES & KEY RESULTS On-Time Program Delivery - Achieve >95% schedule adherence across multi-program portfolio Budget Performance Excellence - Deliver programs within approved budgets with

Responsibilities

The Operations Integrator serves as the primary interface for new product development programs, leading cross-functional teams to design and execute scalable production systems. This role involves making strategic business decisions, managing operational risks, and driving organizational alignment across global teams.