This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Operations Director based in Netherlands.
This senior leadership role sits at the core of a dynamic, purpose-driven organization operating across the EMEA region. The Commercial Operations Director is responsible for shaping and executing the commercial strategy for a specialized business unit within the medical devices and regulatory services space. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial execution, driving revenue growth while strengthening long-term customer and stakeholder relationships. You will lead and develop high-performing commercial teams across multiple markets, ensuring alignment with regional objectives and global priorities. With a strong focus on operational excellence, you will oversee forecasting, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact position where commercial acumen, leadership capability, and industry knowledge directly contribute to organizational growth and market expansion across EMEA.
Accountabilities
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This senior leadership role sits at the core of a dynamic, purpose-driven organization operating across the EMEA region. The Commercial Operations Director is responsible for shaping and executing the commercial strategy for a specialized business unit within the medical devices and regulatory services space. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial execution, driving revenue growth while strengthening long-term customer and stakeholder relationships. You will lead and develop high-performing commercial teams across multiple markets, ensuring alignment with regional objectives and global priorities. With a strong focus on operational excellence, you will oversee forecasting, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact position where commercial acumen, leadership capability, and industry knowledge directly contribute to organizational growth and market expansion across EMEA.
Accountabilities
- Lead and execute the commercial strategy for the medical devices regulatory services business across the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability targets.
- Drive revenue generation, market expansion, and sales performance through effective planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, regulators, and strategic partners.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and commercial initiatives to support long-term growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop regional commercial teams, fostering capability building, engagement, and succession planning.
- Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and business planning activities while ensuring robust KPI tracking and performance management.
- Collaborate closely with global and regional functions to ensure seamless execution and an optimal customer experience.
- Champion operational excellence through process optimization and continuous improvement across commercial operations.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles, ideally within medical devices, regulatory services, or quality assurance environments.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth, delivering commercial targets, and leading successful business operations.
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to build, manage, and develop high-performing international teams.
- Deep commercial acumen combined with strategic thinking and a customer-centric mindset.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning within a complex, multi-market environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior executives.
- Solid understanding of industry dynamics within regulated sectors such as medical devices or healthcare-related services.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
- Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-related incentives (country-adjusted)
- Flexible remote-first working model across the EMEA region
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage
- Professional development, leadership training, and international career growth opportunities
- Exposure to global markets and cross-industry collaboration
- Purpose-driven environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and societal impact
- Inclusive and collaborative culture supporting continuous learning and career progression
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.