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PwC Costa Rica

Our client, a medical devices company, is seeking to hire their:

Managing Director

Main functions:

Lead strategically the medical device operations in Costa Rica, ensuring overall site performance, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory compliance, financial results, and team management.
Drive revenue growth and margin improvement by strengthening key business relationships and delivering on business objectives related to profitability and expansion.
Define and execute site-level strategies aligned with global operations, ensuring scalability, operational excellence, and cross-regional alignment.
Ensure execution and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual business plans and KPIs, maintaining operational efficiency and performance standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Maintain strong relationships with key customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to support long-term growth and compliance.
Oversee financial performance, including profitability analysis, cost management, and implementation of margin improvement initiatives.
Hold executive-level commercial responsibility by building and maintaining strategic relationships with existing and potential customers, actively participating in key negotiations, hosting prospective clients, and influencing commercial outcomes to support long-term growth.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) and local regulations.
Lead, develop, and strengthen the organizational team, promoting a high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning to build future organizational capabilities.

Profile required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or highly regulated environments.
At least 7 years of experience in senior leadership roles (e.g., Plant Manager, Site Leader, General Manager).
Advanced English proficiency (C1–C2).
Desirable experience working under regulatory frameworks such as FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP.
Proven experience working within globally aligned and cross-regional operations.
Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and cost optimization strategies.
Experience working with multicultural and geographically distributed teams (North America, Latin America, Asia).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Key competencies: strategic thinking, operational excellence, global leadership, financial acumen, and change management.

Target position:

Lead strategically the medical device operations in Costa Rica, ensuring overall site performance, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory compliance, financial results, and team management.

E-mail: iam_cv_interamericas@pwc.com Subject: Managing Director

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Gerente General

Planificar, dirigir y controlar la gestión integral, asegurando el cumplimiento de los objetivos estratégicos, regulatorios y directrices de los órganos superiores....