Location: Alachua, Florida (Onsite at Global Headquarters)
Compensation: $240,000 - 270,000.00 with $75,000.00 annual bonus eligibility
Travel: Approximately 25%
Reports to: EVP, Operations, Business Transformation Office & Information Technology
Direct Reports: Director, Continuous Improvement and Director, AI & Automation
As we continue our rapid growth journey, we are seeking a
Vice President, Transformation & Integration to lead enterprise-wide business transformation, operational excellence, AI strategy, and acquisition integration efforts across our global organization. This executive leader will play a critical role in driving value creation, operational performance, and scalable growth while partnering closely with our executive leadership team and private equity stakeholders.
What You'll DoLead Enterprise Transformation- Translate business strategy into an integrated transformation portfolio with clear priorities, governance, accountability, and measurable results.
- Drive strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, scalability, profitability, and organizational effectiveness.
- Establish executive-level reporting, governance structures, and benefits realization processes.
Own Continuous Improvement Excellence- Lead the Continuous Improvement function through the Director of Continuous Improvement.
- Drive Lean Daily Management, Lean Weekly Management, tiered KPI management, visual management systems, Gemba practices, Kaizen events, and structured problem solving.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions.
Shape Evergen's AI & Automation Future- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise AI, automation, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Guide the Director of AI & Automation in developing and executing an enterprise AI roadmap.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and govern AI and automation opportunities that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Ensure appropriate governance, adoption, change management, and value realization across all digital initiatives.
Lead M&A Integration and Value Creation- Serve as executive leader for acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and strategic business transformation programs.
- Lead integration planning from due diligence through stabilization and synergy realization.
- Partner with executives, investors, consultants, and business leaders to execute complex integration initiatives.
Develop High-Performing Teams- Coach, mentor, and develop two key leaders and their respective teams.
- Build organizational capabilities that support sustainable growth and transformation.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability across global sites.
What We're Looking ForRequired Experience- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in business transformation, operations, continuous improvement, integration, or enterprise program leadership.
- Experience leading director-level leaders and large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong operational leadership background within manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, medical device, biotech, or similarly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated success working in a private equity-backed organization.
- Significant experience leading enterprise continuous improvement programs and operating systems.
- Experience overseeing AI, automation, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Proven M&A integration experience, including due diligence, Day 1 readiness, operating model integration, and synergy realization.
Must-Have CompetenciesContinuous Improvement Leadership
AI & Automation Understanding and Executive Oversight
Private Equity Environment Experience
Operations Leadership Experience
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
- Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or Change Management certifications.
- Experience supporting multi-site global organizations.
Why Evergen?- Executive-level opportunity with significant organizational impact.
- Lead transformation initiatives critical to the future of regenerative medicine.
- Direct influence on AI, automation, operational excellence, and growth strategy.
- Partner closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
- Join a rapidly growing global organization making a meaningful difference in healthcare and regenerative medicine.
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