Dexcom

Senior Director, Lean

Dexcom$199K — $332K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in enterprise-level Kaizen transformations in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, biotech preferred)
  • Expertise in Lean methodologies (TPS, A3, VSM, 5 Whys)
  • Experience in FDA-regulated and ISO-compliant environments
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
  • Demonstrated success in driving cultural and behavioral change at scale
  • Certification in Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale Kaizen and Continuous Improvement strategy across global operations
  • Embed Daily Management Systems, leader standard work, and structured problem-solving techniques
  • Champion a Gemba-driven culture with active frontline problem-solving involvement
  • Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events to improve quality, compliance, cost, and delivery
  • Partner cross-functionally to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives
  • Ensure CI initiatives align with regulatory requirements and audit readiness
  • Build and mentor a network of Lean/CI practitioners

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge CGM technology and community impact experiences
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Global growth opportunities
  • In-house learning programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Supportive organizational culture committed to employees and communities
Full Job Description
Where you come in:
  • You lead and scale Dexcom's Kaizen and Continuous Improvement strategy across global operations and quality organizations
  • You embed Daily Management Systems (DMS), leader standard work, and structured problem-solving (A3, root cause analysis)
  • You champion a Gemba-driven culture, ensuring leaders are actively engaged in frontline problem-solving
  • You facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on quality, compliance, cost, and delivery improvements
  • You partner cross-functionally (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D) to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives
  • You ensure alignment of CI initiatives with regulatory requirements (FDA QSR, ISO 13485) and audit readiness
  • You build and mentor a network of Lean/CI practitioners and change agents
  • You drive sustainability of improvements through governance, metrics, and follow-through mechanisms
  • In addition to functional Lean leadership, this role serves as a Global Lean practitioner, leading and deploying Kaizen initiatives across the enterprise to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.


What makes you successful:
  • You have proven experience driving enterprise-level Kaizen transformations in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, biotech preferred)
  • You have deep expertise in Lean methodologies (TPS, A3, VSM, 5 Whys, etc.)
  • You have experience working in FDA-regulated and ISO-compliant environments
  • You have a strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership
  • You have demonstrated success driving cultural and behavioral change at scale
  • Certification in Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred)


What you'll get:
  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.


Travel Required:
  • 15-25%


Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of industry experience
  • Typically requires 9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry


Flex Workplace: Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

Language Skills:

Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Examples of English language proficiency may include (but are not limited to): ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to verbally communicate with leadership, employees, and auditors; ability to comprehend spoken language.

Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be required to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time; frequent use of the hands, fingers, wrist, and greater arm to handle small materials, tools, boxes, and trays; lifting and carrying objects up to 50Ibs; occasional overhead reaches and lifts; occasional lifts and reaches below the knee; occasional pushing and pulling of materials and objects with moderate forces; occasional crouching/kneeling, twisting, and squatting movements.

Work Environment:

Employees may be exposed to the following environmental conditions while performing this job: work near moving parts, work with chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, exposure to intense light and/or intermittent light, fast-paced work, and elevated noise levels.

Salary:

$199,600.00 - $332,600.00

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary:
$199,600.00 - $332,600.00

About Dexcom

Dexcom is a medical device company that specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Dexcom's CGM systems provide real-time glucose readings, allowing people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels. The company's products include the Dexcom G6, G5, and G4 systems, as well as the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system. Dexcom has partnerships with several other companies, including Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care. In 2020, Dexcom was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Dexcom
Size
6,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$493.6 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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