LivaNova

Improving Quality of Life Through Innovation. Every Patient, Every Day

Director, Epilepsy Business Operations

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 2 moreAll locations: Illinois, New York, Texas

Posted

26 days ago

Salary

$175K - $225K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as the primary operations partner to the President, Global Epilepsy—translating enterprise priorities into clear action plans, decision pathways, and executive-ready deliverables. • Lead and create board-level, investor-facing, and enterprise strategy presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compelling executive narratives. • Manage the President’s annual operating rhythm, including strategic planning cycles, business reviews, performance check-ins, and SLT governance routines. • Independently design, facilitate, and run highly effective Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, including agenda development, pre-reads, decision tracking, and post-meeting execution accountability. • Maintain operating discipline across the Epilepsy leadership team by establishing standards for alignment, communication, and performance measurement. • Act as the connector across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and HEMAR to ensure that business priorities are integrated, sequenced appropriately, and progressing as planned. • Anticipate interdependencies, risks, and operational barriers—mobilizing cross-functional partners to proactively address challenges and keep high-visibility initiatives on track. • Lead or oversee complex, high-priority programs on behalf of the President, including strategic initiatives, transformation efforts, and accelerated execution needs. • Provide structure to ambiguous or undefined business problems by framing critical questions, conducting research, synthesizing insights, and presenting recommendation-ready solutions. • Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the President and leadership team, offering objective viewpoints, strategic insight, and operational clarity. • Prepare leadership for key internal and external engagements, including enterprise forums, global conferences, customer-facing events, and advisory boards. • Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance reviews to provide ongoing visibility into business progress, functional execution, and enterprise alignment. • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and transparent communication across the Epilepsy organization. • Model and promote a diverse, inclusive, and high-trust workplace culture aligned with the LivaNova Strategic and Human Imperatives.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
  • 10+ years of experience working with senior leaders in project management or other chief of staff type positions —ideally Director level roles in the medical or medical device space—with a standout track record of leading and delivering high-profile, high-stakes initiatives.
  • Proven ability to influence and energize cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects with precision and momentum.
  • Dynamic facilitator with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to drive clarity, alignment, and action in every setting.
  • Powerful executive presence, with the confidence and credibility to engage and influence C-suite and senior-level stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate strategy into operational execution that accelerates enterprise outcomes.
  • Highly organized, agile, and skilled at orchestrating multiple strategic workstreams in fast-moving environments.
  • Brings a caring, empathetic, and solution-driven leadership style that strengthens culture and elevates team performance.
  • Demonstrated dedication to LivaNova’s mission, vision, strategic and human imperatives, with a passion for advancing the Epilepsy business.

Benefits

  • Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Personal and Vacation Time
  • Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training & Education Assistance
  • Bonus Referral Program
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Flexible Work Schedules

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