Operations Integrator - Program Director

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Jun 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 <5% variance Production Capacity Achievement - Meet or exceed committed manufacturing capacity targets Cost Per Unit (LBMS) Targets - Achieve established cost per unit benchmarks for all product launches Phase Gate Execution - Complete critical milestones on schedule with full deliverable compliance Resource Utilization Optimization - Maximize operational efficiency while meeting delivery commitments Launch Readiness - Achieve commercial launch targets with full operational capability Operational Excellence - Deliver sustained performance improvement in cost, quality, and delivery metrics Strategic Alignment - Maintain operations strategy alignment with business objectives and financial targets Required Knowledge and Experience Typically has mastery level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience and 7+ years of managerial experience. Nice To Have Broad management knowledge and experience to lead project teams in multiple job areas. Prior NPI experience or MFG engineering Management experience. Experience working with suppliers/CMO's. Experience working in a regulated industry. Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management and Process Validation experience with successful New Product Introduction experience across multiple products. Significant experience applying Lean Six Sigma, Design for Lean Six Sigma, Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE), Robust Engineering and/or similar methodologies across multiple projects Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 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. Benefits & Compensation MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$191,000.00 - $325,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $186,000.00 - $316,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below. MiniMed Benefits Overview About MiniMed MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here. It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people-first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need. Our life-transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today. It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employ