Senior Manager, Global Operations MES & Digital Transformation

Requisition ID:  34213  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As the Senior Manager – Global MES & Digital Operations you will lead the global implementation and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and digital transformation initiatives across our Global Operations footprint. This role will drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, and innovation in a regulated medical device environment, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and advanced analytics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop, lead and implement a 5-year technology roadmap for the Operations footprint.
• Lead the global rollout of MES platforms across multi-site, multi-region manufacturing operations, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and hands-on program execution.
• Manage large-scale strategic programs with budgets ranging from $10M to $40M, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external vendors to deliver Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT) to gather business requirements and develop functional specifications for MES, QMS, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Manage and lead a team of ERP and system experts across their operational roles by ensuring system uptime and user support for the manufacturing and supply chain organization globally.
• Develop and implement data harmonization strategies across ERP systems (SAP, BPCS) and manufacturing lines to enable standardized reporting and analytics.
• Drive the development of canonical data architectures and real-time telemetry systems for predictive and descriptive analytics using tools like Power BI, Python, and Azure ML.
• Oversee M&A integration programs, ensuring seamless IT system consolidation and business continuity across global functions.
• Champion AI/ML adoption across Operations, Quality and R&D, fostering enterprise-wide alignment on tools, technologies, and skillsets.
• Promote change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure the successful adoption of new systems and processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, engineering, or business administration or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the medical device or life sciences industry, with a strong focus on MES, digital transformation, and strategic program management.
• Proven track record of leading global MES implementations and enterprise IT programs.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), PMP-certified project management, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and GxP, throughout the implementation of MES and enterprise systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical proficiency in data analytics, ERP integration, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills: 

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory environments across regions.
• Ability to work within a matrixed organization and engage effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy abilities. High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado or Remote – Open to candidates willing to relocate to Colorado.

TRAVEL

U.S. and international travel will be required at 25% - 30%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $159,900.00 to $199,900.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  20.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.