Director, Hospital Connected Care Applications

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Summary

As a Director of Hospital Connected Care Applications, you will lead the development of a product portfolio and roadmap tailored to the hospital segment. This role requires a deep understanding of hospital operations and the ability to leverage existing RFID and sensing technologies to pivot our business toward medical applications. You will partner closely with the President & GM and business line leaders. Your responsibilities that include product segment strategy and roadmap development, M&A diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition cultural leadership onsite for 6–12 months.

Primary Responsibilities

• Driving the development and execution of a portfolio strategy for Hospital Connect Care applications, aligning with hospital segment needs and leveraging RFID and other sensing technologies.
• Establishing and evolving a solutions portfolio that supports medical applications in hospital environments.
• Collaborating with executives to create and execute a portfolio roadmap and strategies that drive growth.
• Developing and executing product strategies to meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify customer needs and stay ahead of the competition.
• Monitoring key performance indicators to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and create user stories.
• Leading M&A diligence and integration planning for strategic acquisitions.
• Serving as the integration lead post-acquisition onsite for 6–12 months.

General Tasks

• Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.

Outcomes/KPIs

• Portfolio growth rate
• Customer-Centric Innovation and adoption rate
• M&A integration effectiveness

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in developing product strategies for hospital or healthcare applications.
• Strong understanding of hospital workflows, clinical environments, and technology adoption in medical settings.
• Possess extensive experience in product management and demonstrated success managing a portfolio to deliver growth.
• Be data-driven and able to analyze metrics to make informed decisions about product portfolio.
• Be able to lead through influence and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess broad business acumen and a deep understanding of the organization's objectives.
• Demonstrate excellent tactical decision-making capability, anticipating and resolving issues/roadblocks.
   

Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen
• Creates Strategic Agility
• Champions Customer Value Creation
• Collaborative Team Player
• Drives and Delivers Impact

Travel Requirements   

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%, including extended onsite presence (6–12 months) post-acquisition, which may involve short-term relocation.
   

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings, presentations, and integration activities.
• Ability to lift and carry materials (up to 25 lbs) occasionally, such as product samples, presentation equipment, or integration documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary for this role will range from $187,604 to $257,956 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
• Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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