Planning Team Leader

SGS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification is seeking a highly experienced Planning Team Leader to oversee planning operations within their Medical Services division. You will manage resource allocation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, driving financial performance and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the medical device sector and strong leadership capabilities, thriving in a collaborative environment. This position offers flexible scheduling and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexibility and hybrid model

Continuous learning options

Multinational working environment

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in medical device or IVD industry.
• 5 years in senior leadership within a Notified Body managing operations.
• Demonstrated success in planning leadership and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all planning and resource allocation activities.
• Drive financial performance through accurate invoicing and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining robust processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Resource planning

Financial performance

Operational controls

Education

Degree in medicine, engineering, life sciences or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning Team Leader to oversee planning operations across SGS Medical Services including our Notified Body 1639 and associated medical schemes. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance and resource efficiency across our global medical device certification activities.

Your Mission

As Planning Team Leader you will:

• Lead and manage all planning and resource allocation activities across SGS Medical Services.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal requirements by maintaining robust planning processes and documentation.
• Drive financial performance through accurate invoicing, effective utilization of billable resources and forward‑looking scheduling.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing Planning team fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as the operational interface between planning, delivery, technical and commercial teams supporting the seamless execution of global certification projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, scheduling, resourcing and invoicing across global medical schemes.
• Maintain a forward‑looking 6‑month planning horizon to optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure only qualified and approved personnel are assigned to certification activities.
• Manage planning‑related KPIs including invoicing accuracy, revenue forecasting, utilization and operational costs.
• Drive effective stakeholder collaboration with clients, sales teams, delivery offices and global functions.
• Support the integration of Global Business Services (GBS) into planning and delivery structures where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in medicine, engineering, life sciences or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years in the medical device or IVD industry including roles in design, manufacturing, auditing or assessment.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership within a Notified Body managing technical operations and teams.
• 2 years of experience in revenue‑focused roles with P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated success in planning leadership, financial performance and team development.
• Deep understanding of MDR, IVDR, UKCA, ISO 13485 and MDD.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities in regulated environments.
• Proven expertise in resource planning, scheduling and operational controls.
• Qualified as Lead Auditor, Product Assessor, Final Reviewer and Decision Maker under MDR/IVDR – a strong advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive cost‑effective planning execution.

Why SGS

• Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
• SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefits platform.

Join Us

At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full‑time