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What is a manager medical device operations?

A Manager Medical Device Operations oversees the daily activities and processes involved in manufacturing, distributing, and maintaining medical devices. They ensure that operations comply with regulatory standards, manage teams, and work to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety. This role often involves coordinating with other departments, handling audits, and implementing process improvements to meet organizational goals. They play a critical role in ensuring that medical devices reach healthcare providers and patients safely and on time.

What are some common challenges faced by a manager medical device operations, and how can they be addressed?

Managers in Medical Device Operations often face challenges such as ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing supply chain complexities. Staying proactive with regulatory updates, fostering open communication among departments, and implementing robust quality management systems can help address these issues. Additionally, investing in staff training and process improvement initiatives can streamline operations and minimize delays or compliance risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager medical device operations?

To excel as a Manager Medical Device Operations, you need expertise in supply chain management, regulatory compliance (such as FDA and ISO standards), and operational leadership, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or business. Familiarity with ERP systems, quality management software, and relevant certifications like Six Sigma or PMP are commonly required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills help drive cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. These competencies are essential for ensuring product quality, regulatory adherence, and efficient operations in a highly regulated industry.

What cities in California are hiring for Manager Medical Device Operations jobs?

Cities in California with the most Manager Medical Device Operations job openings:

Infographic showing various Manager Medical Device Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Medical Device Sales Entrepreneur

West-Tech Materials

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Company Description

West-Tech Materials represents leading manufacturers specializing in the design and engineering of medical products. Over the last 27 years we have emerged as a leader in the industry with an impeccable reputation of performance, service and value. We have had significant growth in the last 3 years in the medical market and are looking for an enthusiastic sales person with a growth mindset out of the Northern California area to sell our catheter based products.

Job Description

Working remotely you will have direct interface with medical device engineering and purchasing personnel to identify opportunities for our key principle products and technologies. This will require you to act as a liaison between the customer and our manufacturer's engineering team to provide engineering solutions. While managing existing customers, you must also be able to generate new business opportunities for the sales of specialty materials, fabricated components and assemblies within the medical device market. 

Qualifications

Ideally the candidate should have an engineering background and be currently selling into the Northern California medical device market.

  • Have hands on experience working with design engineers within the medical device market
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Self motivated and willing to work individually, as well as in a team setting
  • Be able to represent the company at industry conferences and trade show events
  • Must have qualification awareness with each prospective client. Have client awareness of who the decision makers truly are, and be able qualify each opportunity that has funding and potential 
  • Build relationships with our customers and community to ensure account growth and customer satisfaction 
  • Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 

Bonus Points for product knowledge of the following:

*precision machining *laser processing *metal stamping *plastic injection molding *catheter based products manufacturing *precision metals *contract manufacturing of medical assemblies *active implantable medical devices *neuromodulation, cardiovascular, neurovascular & bioelectronic technologies

Additional Information

Unlimited potential for growth in a competitive growing market working with a great group of people that are hungry and excited to be making a difference and having a positive impact on people's lives.

  • Competitive compensation package with no cap to earnings
  • Superior benefits package with medical, profit sharing and 401k
  • Amazing career progression