Head of Business, APAC

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Candidate must reside in the APAC Region. About Company Mizuho OSI is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The company’s portfolio includes specialty surgical tables for procedure-specific approaches that improve patient outcomes in spine and orthopedic surgeries along with disposable and reusable surgical patient care products. Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of International Sales, the Head of Business is accountable for the company’s commercial performance and brand reputation within the assigned region. This role leads a hybrid commercial model, managing both distributor partners and direct sales teams, ensuring optimal route-to-market execution based on regional dynamics. This role is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, strengthening partner performance, and delivering high-quality customer engagement across all channels. Key Responsibilities Regional Commercial Leadership Define and execute the regional commercial strategy, optimizing the balance between distributor-led and direct sales channels. Deliver and exceed regional revenue targets, ensuring profitable and sustainable growth. Own regional business planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Distributor Management (Primary Focus in Distributor-Led Markets) Develop and execute a structured distributor strategy aligned to regional growth objectives. Drive distributor accountability through clear KPIs, performance tracking, and formal business reviews. Identify and address capability gaps through training, coaching, and commercial support. Ensure consistent brand representation, pricing discipline, and compliance across all distributor activities. Partner with the Senior Director of International Sales to lead contract negotiations and manage commercial terms with distributor partners. Direct Sales Leadership (Primary Focus in Direct Markets) Build, lead, and develop high-performing direct sales teams across the region. Drive disciplined sales execution, pipeline management, and conversion performance. Establish clear performance metrics and accountability frameworks for all team members. Coach and develop team capability to ensure strong clinical, technical, and commercial expertise. Identify opportunities to transition from distributor to direct models where strategically appropriate. Market Development and Customer Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key surgeons, KOLs, and healthcare institutions. Identify new market opportunities and drive expansion strategies. Ensure consistent, high-quality customer engagement across all channels. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Marketing to drive product positioning, market development, and demand generation. Collaborate with Sales Training to enhance capability across both distributor and direct sales teams. Align with Regulatory, Operations, and Finance to ensure compliant and efficient market execution. Performance and Governance Lead structured quarterly business reviews across both distributor and direct sales channels. Ensure accurate and timely forecasting (weekly, monthly, annual). Maintain full compliance with company policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. Talent and Organization Development Recruit, develop, and retain top talent across both direct and indirect sales structures. Build succession plans and strengthen leadership capability within the region. Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA preferred. 5+ experience in international regional sales leadership within medical devices or a related industry. Proven track record managing both distributor networks and direct sales teams. Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and channel strategy. Demonstrated ability to drive growth in complex, multi-market environments. Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. Ability to travel internationally approximately 70%. Key Success Factors Ability to optimize route-to-market (distributor vs direct). Strong partner management and influence without direct control. Commercial agility and strategic decision-making.

EOE STATEMENT

Mizuho OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes business decisions based on job related criteria only. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Mizuho OSI conducts criminal conviction background checks and drug screening through a third-party screening vendor which includes searches of address history, criminalconvictions,court records,education verification, employment verification, and reference checks. In addition, depending on the nature of the position for which you are applying, a motor vehicle driving report, a credit report, and/or ID checks in other non-U.S. countries are also included. Criminal conviction background checks will run after an applicant has received and accepted a conditional offer of employment. After a conditional offer is made and before any background check is performed, applicants will receive background check disclosure and consent forms under state and federal laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Existence of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment. An assessment will be made about whether the conviction has a direct and adverse relationship to the job in question.No job offer will be withdrawn, and no adverse action will be taken against any employee, based on the results of a criminal conviction background check, without an individualized assessment of whether the applicant’s conviction history has direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job in question. Top Reasons To Join The Mizuho OSI Team Privately held company with a tradition of market leadership and best-in-class innovation Fast-paced entrepreneurial culture focused on dramatically improving patient outcomes through personal empowerment Emphasis on continuous improvement and celebration of our values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and the Mizuho OSI Way. Create innovative solutions designed and manufactured at our HQ in Northern California The Mizuho OSI Way In 1978, we set out to change the way patients undergo surgery. As a Mizuho OSI customer, you can expect our commitment to the following… We commit to your satisfaction. If you are dissatisfied, we will strive to make it right. We do things the right way. We commit to hire people with competence, generosity and a caring attitude. We motivate our employees to use their individual strengths to provide creative solutions, changes, and innovations. We anticipate your needs through customer experiences, thus nurturing our relationships. Dare to go further. Care to do more.

BENEFITS

At Mizuho OSI, we believe better solutions and decisions are born of diversity and are proudly an EEO/AA employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, educational assistance and more.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

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