VP Global Delivery Operations

Role Description

The Vice President, Global Delivery Operations is a senior executive role responsible for defining, leading, and executing MiniMed’s end‑to‑end global delivery, distribution, logistics, transportation, and trade operations strategy. This role provides enterprise leadership and governance across a highly complex, global distribution network, ensuring reliable product delivery to patients and customers while balancing speed, compliance, cost, risk, and scalability.

The VP serves as the single point of accountability for global delivery performance and capability build‑out, working in close partnership with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, Finance, Trade Compliance, and regional leadership. The role is both strategic and hands‑on, accountable for standing up new capabilities, scaling global operations, exiting TSAs, and embedding a standardized, resilient, and patient‑first delivery model globally.

Key Accountabilities

• Global Delivery Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and own the global delivery operations strategy, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, and trade operations.
  • Translate business, regulatory, and patient needs into a scalable, asset‑light, and resilient global delivery model.
  • Serve as the executive leader for delivery network design, capability stand‑up, and long‑term optimization.
• Operational Execution & Performance
  • Ensure end‑to‑end accountability for global delivery performance, service levels, and KPIs across all regions.
  • Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, governance, and performance management.
  • Balance global standardization with regional execution, enabling flexibility where required by local regulations and market realities.
• Network Design, Scale‑Up & TSA Exit
  • Lead the stand‑up of new distribution centers and logistics capabilities globally, including rapid deployment in parallel across regions.
  • Own and execute TSA exit strategies related to distribution, logistics, trade, and transportation.
  • Ensure delivery readiness for new product launches, market expansions, and business model changes.
• Trade, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Provide executive oversight for global trade operations, including import/export compliance, customs, tariffs, and duty optimization.
  • Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance to ensure GDP, ISO, trade, and country‑specific compliance.
  • Proactively manage geopolitical, supply chain, and operational risk, embedding business continuity and contingency planning.
• Transportation & Network Flow Optimization
  • Establish centralized ownership of global freight strategy and carrier management.
  • Optimize network flow, lane strategies, and control tower capabilities to improve visibility, responsiveness, and cost control.
  • Drive continuous improvement and cost savings through data, systems, and operational discipline.
• Program Management & Capability Building
  • Provide executive sponsorship for Global Delivery Ops PMO, ensuring disciplined execution of strategic programs.
  • Drive standardization of systems, tools, master data, and operating frameworks globally.
  • Build a repeatable, future‑ready delivery model that supports growth and scale.
• People Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing global leadership team across regions and functions.
  • Act as a key partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Quality, Trade, HR, and regional leaders.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient‑first execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 18+ years experience as a senior executive leading global distribution, delivery, or supply chain operations and 15+ years managerial experience
• OR Advanced Degree and 15+ years experience as a senior executive leading global distribution, delivery, or supply chain operations and 15+ years managerial experience

Requirements

• Proven track record of standing up and scaling global operational capabilities
• Deep understanding of regulated environments (medical devices, pharma, life sciences preferred)
• Experience leading complex, cross‑regional organizations with matrixed stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with ability to balance strategy and execution
• Experience with asset‑light / 3PL‑driven operating models
• Exposure to trade compliance, customs, and international logistics
• Experience managing TSA exits, transformations, or major operating model changes
• Strong change leadership and executive presence

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance and long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Incentive plans and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan (subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements)