Head of Patient Care Operations (d/f/m)

Summary Statement For our company site in Duderstadt near Göttingen , we are looking for a Head of Patient Care Operations (d/f/m) . In this role you will define and implement the central manufacturing strategy. You will establish a global manufacturing presence, use the production resources in the patient care network efficiently and effectively and ensure the leadership role of ottobock.care in manufacturing technology. Duties & Responsibilities You will capture the status quo of global patient care production (available production resources, tools, processes, etc.) You will identify, among other things, best-in-class processes, tools and cost advantages per manufacturing step/product type You will distinguish processes, products and solutions to be moved to a centralized manufacturing facility You will develop a centralized manufacturing strategy or footprint (short/medium/long term) You will build and extend an integrated production and process chain - including the required systems/tools such as ordering and communication platform You will transfer the local and heterogeneous manufacturing processes into an integrated central manufacturing process chain You will have the technical leadership of the local units in all topics related to production processes and tools (harmonization/standardization of the remaining local processes and tools to a global standard according to the cfab strategy) You will work with international development project teams to ensure a seamless production launch of new products Qualifications You have completed your specialist studies with a Master's degree You have at least 8 years of experience in managing a medical device manufacturing facility You have already gained extensive experience in setting up and operating a centralized production structure You have in-depth knowledge of production processes and tools for batch size 1 products Your mindset is strategic and far-sighted and you have persuasive and assertive skills You are numerate and have an affinity for key figures Your German and English skills are excellent Benefits Attractive salary package 30 days of vacation Flexibility: flexitime models and mobile working Pension benefits: company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits Health and well-being: EGYM Wellpass, company sports (e.g., yoga, volleyball, tennis), external counseling for private and professional matters Mobility: Carpooling, access to the company vehicle pool for business trips, bicycle leasing (JobRad & Bikeleasing) Discounts & benefits: Corporate benefits and offers from local partners Training & development: Individual onboarding at the Ottobock Welcome Days & training opportunities at the Ottobock Academy