Hiring a director of operations for a medical device or dental company
We recruit directors of operations who run the supply chain, fulfilment and customer service behind medtech and dental sales.
What a director of operations does
The director of operations runs the day-to-day business behind the sales team. Depending on the company, that includes supply chain and inventory, order fulfilment and logistics, customer service, facilities and process improvement. They manage a team and a budget and report to a general manager, a VP or the executive team.
Typical territory: Usually one site or a national operation, sometimes with a distribution network.
Also called: Operations Director, Head of Operations. Job titles vary by company, and we recruit at this level whatever the title is.
What we screen for
- Operations they have run at a similar size and complexity.
- Results in service levels, cost and delivery that we verify in references.
- Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment.
- Ability to improve processes while the business keeps running.
Common hiring mistakes
- Hiring an operations leader from a different industry without testing for regulated-product experience.
- Not defining which functions report to the role.
- Underestimating how closely operations must work with sales.
What hiring leaders say
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Have been working with Linda and Brad for close to 2 years now and both have been tremendously supportive and communicative. I have learn so much from them!!! Their quick turnaround always results with great potential candidates and consequently, great additions to our team. I mostly enjoy our touchbase calls :) - Always a pleasure!!
Working with Linda and her team over the years has been exceptional. Real professionals in finding and matching exceptional talent/profiles to the specific role at hand. Thank you Linda and your team for the amazing support over the years!
Linda and her team are absolutely amazing. They are so detailed oriented and they care so much about fitting the right candidates with the right companies. Linda and her team are very professional and have a lot of experience.
Questions hiring managers ask
Do you recruit operations leaders as well as sales leaders?
Yes. We recruit directors of operations and production for medical device, dental and digital health companies.
Are these searches confidential?
Often they need discretion. We agree how to handle it before we begin.
Do you recruit for distributors as well as manufacturers?
Yes. We work with manufacturers, distributors and startups.
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- Regional or District Sales Manager
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- Sales and Marketing Director
- VP of Marketing
- General Manager
- Director of Business Development
- Director of Product Management
- Director of Production
- How we recruit
Tell us about the role you need to fill
Book a free hiring consult. We will learn about the role, the territory and your team, then start the search within 24 hours of the kickoff meeting.
- Call (905) 333-9188 or toll-free (866) 333-9188
- Recruiting across Canada and the United States
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Page last reviewed October 2026.