Sr. Director Medical Business & Acteev™ Marketing
| Company | Ascend Performance Materials |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- PhD in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science strongly preferred; MBA is a major plus. Minimum requirement: BS with MBA.
- 10–20 years of experience in the medical plastics, devices, or healthcare materials industries.
- Deep knowledge of polyamides and copolyamides is highly desirable, especially in medical application contexts.
- Proven success in leading material qualification processes and serving on or engaging with OEM material selection committees.
- Strong global and cross-functional leadership capabilities, including experience in matrixed environments.
- Demonstrated ability to scale innovation into commercial success at leading medical OEMs (e.g., J&J, Medtronic, BD).
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategy for the medical segment. Lead portfolio planning and business execution for HiDURA® Med and ActeevMed applications.
- Work through Ascend’s commercial organization to implement regional growth strategies. Directly align with regional sales directors and support distributor readiness and performance.
- Hold full pricing authority by region and application. Run commercial pricing experiments and implement value-based pricing strategies to maximize margin and customer alignment.
- Build strategic relationships with global OEMs, molders, design firms, and healthcare innovators. Influence material approval processes and drive customer pull through technical and commercial value.
- Identify adjacent growth areas and guide translation of industrial-grade use into controlled medical-grade adoption.
- Lead medical initiatives through the Stage Gate process. Align cross-functional resources (R&D, regulatory, manufacturing) to ensure quality, speed, and compliance in new product launches.
- Represent Ascend in ASTM and other standards committees to shape regulatory landscapes for medical polymers.
- Coordinate with the VP of Engineering Materials and functional leaders to secure prioritization of medical initiatives in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational planning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across a broad range of medical applications, such as but not limited to robotic surgical instruments (e.g., endocutters, powered laparoscopic tools), surgical tools and medical clamps, fluid handling devices (e.g., catheters, IV sets, blood bags), bioprocessing systems used in pharmaceuticals and biologics, medical filtration systems, device housings and precision components requiring high compliance and performance.