Planning Team Leader

SGS; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading testing and certification company in Milan is seeking a highly experienced Planning Team Leader. This role involves overseeing planning operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving financial performance across medical services. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the medical device sector, with significant leadership experience in a Notified Body. The company offers a hybrid model, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Servizi

Flexible schedule and hybrid model

SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options

Benefits platform

Competenze

• 10+ years in the medical device or IVD industry.
• 5+ years in senior leadership within a Notified Body or Certification Body.
• 2+ years of experience in revenue-focused roles with P&L accountability.
• Fluency in English required.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive financial performance through accurate invoicing.
• Develop a high-performing Planning team.
• Act as the operational interface between teams.

Conoscenze

Deep understanding of MDR, IVDR, UKCA, ISO 13485, and MDD

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Proven expertise in resource planning and operational controls

Strong commercial awareness

Formazione

Degree in medicine, engineering, life sciences, or a related field

Descrizione del lavoro

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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.
• Mandatory 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 and/or Certification 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.
  • Fluency in English
• Skills:
  • 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 as strong advantage.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive cost‑effective planning execution.

Additional Information

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 continuos 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.

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