Vice President, Business Operations EurAsia

Medtronic

The Vice President, Business Operations provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership to drive scalable execution, performance, and growth across the organization. The role leads Business Operations Centers of Expertise (CoEs) responsible for designing and deploying high impact programs, frameworks, tools, and operating mechanisms that enable consistent, data driven decision making across regions.

This position serves as the central hub for business performance management, market intelligence, and innovation, championing modern ways of working that translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations Strategy & Centers of Expertise

• Provide strategic direction and governance for Business Operations related Centers of Expertise.

• Design, develop, and scale enterprise programs, frameworks, and tools that strengthen operational and commercial execution across regions.

• Ensure CoE outputs are practical, embedded into daily operations, and deliver measurable business impact.

• Operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organization, influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Enterprise Performance & Execution Excellence

• Lead enterprise execution excellence across critical business processes, including: Go to Market execution enablement; Strategic and key account execution frameworks; Funnel, opportunity, and forecasting governance; and Performance management and operating cadence

• Partner with regional and functional leaders to improve execution discipline, consistency, and outcomes.

• Drive adoption of best practices that enhance productivity, speed, and scalability.

Performance Management & Operational Governance

• Define and oversee business KPIs, dashboards, and performance management routines across regions.

• Design and deploy effective operating mechanisms for forecasting, business reviews, and accountability (e.g., KPIs, OKRs).

• Leverage analytics to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable recommendations.

• Continuously improve business operations processes, platforms, and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Act as the organization s single point of integration for market and performance intelligence.

• Consolidate internal and external data to provide clear visibility on market trends, customer dynamics, and competitive landscape.

• Deliver concise, decision ready insights to senior leadership to support prioritization and strategic decisions.

Innovation & Digital Enablement

• Champion innovative and virtual solutions that enhance transparency, speed, and quality of decision making.

• Drive adoption of digital platforms, analytics tools, and automation to modernize business operations.

• Promote scalable, collaborative ways of working across regions and functions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across regions and functions.

• Build strong partnerships across commercial, operational, finance, and strategy teams.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure sustainable adoption of new tools, frameworks, and operating models.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience, including: Significant experience in business operations, commercial operations, strategy, or enterprise enablement roles; and 10+ years of people leadership in complex, multi layer, matrix organizations.

• Proven track record of driving enterprise execution, operational performance, and transformation.

• Strong strategic capability paired with hands on execution mindset.

• Deep experience leveraging data, analytics, and digital tools.

• Ability to operate effectively in fast paced, ambiguous, and geographically diverse environments.

Preferred Experience

• Senior leadership roles with enterprise or regional scope.

• Building and scaling business operations or execution excellence roadmaps.

• Leading transformation or continuous improvement initiatives across regions.

• Experience in complex or regulated industries is an advantage

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% international travel.