Vice President, Commercial Surgical

Teleflex

. Drive overall business performance across North America by aligning commercial strategy, portfolio priorities, customer investments, and organizational capabilities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive commercial leadership in the medical device and healthcare industries, with a strong focus on strategic marketing, organizational transformation, and P&L accountability. Proven ability to synthesize insights into actionable strategies while leading high-performing teams across multiple functions.

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Commercial LeadershipP&L AccountabilityStrategic MarketingOrganizational TransformationExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Commercial StrategySales-Fore EffectivenessCustomer SegmentationDigital ToolsAnalyticsChannel OptimizationPerformance ImprovementMarket Insights TranslationBusiness TransformationProduct Commercialization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInfluencing StakeholdersCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceHealthcareLife SciencesCommercial OrganizationMarket DynamicsGPOsKOLsM&A OpportunitiesStrategic GrowthOrganizational Redesign

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive overall business performance across North America by aligning commercial strategy, portfolio priorities, customer investments, and organizational capabilities
Build a high-performing organization through talent development, succession planning, organizational transformation, and accountability
Create strategic alignment across functions through communication, trust, shared accountability, and collaborative problem-solving
Represent Teleflex professionally and ethically to strengthen customer experience, brand, and customer relationships
Lead commercial strategy and effectiveness initiatives, including go-to-market execution, customer segmentation, key account programs, sales-force effectiveness, digital tools, analytics, and channel optimization
Champion continuous improvement by identifying performance gaps, developing solutions, and leading sustained improvement
Serve as a key member of the Surgical Leadership Team and contribute to short- and long-term business strategy
Evolve organizational structure, capabilities, and operating models to support strategic growth
Provide commercial leadership across Sales and Training while partnering with R&D, Regulatory, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Clinical and Medical Affairs, and other functions
Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations to optimize pricing, gross margin, demand planning, commercial execution, and sales-force effectiveness
Evaluate new technologies and M&A opportunities, including testing, validation, diligence, valuation, and strategic investment recommendations
Build executive relationships with health systems, GPOs, distributors, professional societies, and KOLs
Monitor competitors and market dynamics and translate insights into actionable strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years of progressive commercial leadership experience in the medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry
Significant leadership responsibility across both Sales and Marketing functions
Demonstrated success leading a multi-functional commercial organization with P&L accountability
Proven track record accelerating growth through strategic marketing, commercial transformation, and successful product commercialization
BS/BA in Business Administration or similar is required
Ability to lead organizations through business transformation, organizational redesign, integration, or significant change initiatives
Ability to synthesize clinical, financial, and market insights into strategic business decisions
Experience leading and developing senior leaders across multiple commercial functions
Ability to produce quality work output while adhering to strict deadlines at high senior executive level
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a high degree of diplomacy
Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities and execute effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive results
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate market, financial, and clinical insights into actionable business strategies
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence diverse internal and external stakeholders
Ability to lead, influence, and align teams across a highly matrixed global organization
Business acumen, including understanding business implications, profitability, market competition, and strategic goals
Ability to work within approved budgets, develop cost-saving measures, and contribute to profits and revenue

Benefits

Comp & perks

Expected travel: More than 50%
Equal opportunity employer
Accommodation support available for applicants with disabilities