Head of Operations & Supply Chain, AMEA (MedTech)

International Permanent View Job Description
The Regional Ops and Supply Chain Lead will oversee and optimize the supply chain and operational processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with business goals. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in the life science industry and healthcare sector.
  • Lead regional operations across a high-growth, strategically important market
  • Partner with senior global leadership to drive operational excellence

About Our Client

We seek an accomplished operations leader to oversee Operations & Supply Chain across Asia and Middle East & Africa (AMEA). This senior role is critical to driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance supporting global business objectives. The position holds end-to-end accountability across supply chain, logistics, manufacturing oversight, distribution, and customer service, with strong focus on scalability and sustainable growth.

Job Description

  • Define and execute the regional operations and supply chain strategy aligned with global objectives
  • Lead end-to-end operational activities to drive efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, and service excellence
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g. cGMP, ISO, QSR) and manage operational risk
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing regional team across multiple geographies
  • Act as a strategic partner to global leadership, ensuring alignment and effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement, expansion, and strategic initiatives, including M&A support



The Successful Applicant

A successful Regional Ops and Supply Chain Lead should have:

  • 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations and supply chain within medical devices or a closely related regulated industry
  • Proven track record operating in complex, matrixed, multi-country environments
  • Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive operational excellence, and manage change
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and hands-on execution

What's on Offer

  • A senior leadership opportunity within a global healthcare organisation
  • Broad regional scope with meaningful impact on business performance and growth



Contact
Carmen Lee
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6905840

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carmen Lee
Job reference
JN-122025-6905840