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CONMED

Vice President and General Manager, General Surgery

CONMED, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


THE COMPANY:

CONMED (NYSE: CNMD)

CONMED’s vision is to empower healthcare providers worldwide to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. CONMED specializes in the development and sales of medical technology across categories, including sports medicine, powered surgical instruments, advanced visualization, and general surgery products and services that allow our physician customers to deliver high quality care and, as a result, enhanced clinical outcomes for patients.

With products that are recognized as technological leaders in the specialties we serve, caregivers within the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology markets have come to value the CONMED name across the world. Our broad portfolio focuses on the needs and wants of specific specialties while coming together at the point of care delivery to offer our customers the power of choice and the power of convenience.

For more details, please visit: www.conmed.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

CONMED's General Surgery product line consists of capital and disposable devices for minimally invasive procedures. Our products are used by surgeons and physicians for robotic and laparoscopic procedures within several different specialties including general surgery, urology, gynecology, bariatrics, as well as colorectal. CONMED is seeking a Vice President and General Manager, U.S. General Surgery to develop and execute business strategies to attract and engage top talent, serve our customers, deliver new products, and capitalize on business acquisition and partnership opportunities.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Operation Officer and will lead the U.S. General Surgery business as the executive in charge. The U.S. General Surgery’s business unit comprises a team of over 300 engaged employees. You will collaborate closely with business direct reports (head of sales, marketing, both upstream and downstream, R&D, finance, and HR) and functional partners (Operations, RAQA, Compliance) in developing and executing an appropriate strategy for the business. You will work closely with the International Leadership team to support and partner in our International General Surgery business.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume full P&L responsibility for the U.S. General Surgery market

Partner with global product team to determine and develop products that suit market needs

Assess and adapt the current organization structure, talent, and competencies to support the growth of the business

Establish CONMED’s General Surgery vision in the U.S. market, and drive the business vision to enable aggressive and profitable growth

Formulate business strategies and plans to strengthen market presence and build the business aggressively

Communicate the U.S. vision and business strategies to all internal teams and sales

Build and develop a talented, high performing and engaged team and establish a clear succession plan for all key roles.

Develop a winning culture that reflects high performance, diversity, trust, and teamwork.

Continuously strengthen the product portfolio via bringing in the right products from global product teams that suit market demand and customers’ specific needs

Strengthen the brand presence and improve brand awareness via effective marketing communication programs

Aggressively build the business while maintaining profitable growth

Establish clear measurable KPIs for all top team members

Point market for GLOBAL General Surgery. The U.S. marketing team leads our Global marketing orchestration and initiatives.

A seat at the CONMED executive table with responsibilities to ensure the general surgery business is connected to the overall CONMED strategy, business, and culture.

PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

A global mindset, strong commercial acumen, and results-driven, with the energy and drive to deliver outstanding performance.

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to influence and communicate across the business.

Excellent stakeholder management, working with commercial teams and major hospital groups.

Strong and confident decision maker who can make tough decisions when required.

Team player with proven ability to build a highly engaged, high-performance team.

Uncompromised integrity and strong ethical standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

An undergraduate degree is required. MBA or other professional qualification is preferred.

15+ years commercial facing experience in the medical device industry required.

10+ years senior management experience required.

Required to be based in the Denver area. CONMED will offer a relocation package for the right candidate.

Ability to meet with customers at hospitals and to be a member of a credentialing agency

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING:

Strong understanding of the U.S. market, including regulatory and legal policies.

Demonstrated proven track record in sales, marketing, and general management.

Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining a culture of high performance.

Excellent commercial and business acumen.

Strong track record of growth and achieving results in line with business objectives.

Demonstrated ability to create new and innovative approaches in achieving business targets.

Knowledgeable in the medical industry with a good network with customers and distributors.

Total Travel of 50% - 75%

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.

Disclosure: The annual salary range for this position is $300,000 to $380,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Excellent healthcare coverage

Short & long term disability plus life insurance - cost paid fully by CONMED

Retirement Savings Plan (401K) - CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - allows stock purchases at discounted price

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status.

If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-325-5900 option #3.

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