Job Description
The META VP of Medical Delivery Solutions (MDS) leads all aspects of the strategic, commercial, and operational direction of the MDS business within the META region.
This role carries full P&L accountability and drives profitable, balanced growth by applying regional strategy, commercial execution adapted to the market, portfolio development, and deep customer and clinical engagement. This is done in alignment with MDS global priorities.
The role is a key member of the META Leadership Team and partners closely with Global MDS leadership to deliver regional and enterprise objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement the MDS strategy for the META region, aligned with global platform and corporate priorities.
- Develop and own the three year strategic, operational, and financial plan.
- Identify and capitalize on market opportunities across the MDS portfolio
- Develop regional portfolio, market access, and clinical strategy based on competitive intelligence and healthcare system dynamics.
Financial & P&L Accountability
- Full P&L ownership, including revenue, gross margin, and OIBT performance.
- Deliver annual operating plan commitments with strong forecasting accuracy and financial rigor.
- Drive pricing governance, portfolio mix optimization, and balanced margin expansion.
Commercial Excellence & Go To Market
- Define and continuously optimize Go To Market models across countries, channels, and customer segments.
- Partner with Country General Managers to ensure consistent execution of commercial excellence initiatives.
- Lead new product launches, adoption, and lifecycle management in collaboration with Global MDS teams.
- Build and maintain strong executive level relationships with key customers, clinicians, KOLs, and strategic partners.
Cross Functional & Matrix Leadership
- Collaborate closely with Global MDS, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and Medical Affairs teams.
- Ensure end to end compliance with BD quality systems, regulatory requirements, and business conduct standards.
- Drive operational rigor, performance management, and continuous improvement across the region.
People & Organization Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop a high performing regional MDS leadership team.
- Develop a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, and customer focus.
- Develop robust succession plans and leadership pipelines for critical MDS roles.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor s degree required
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Proficient Arabic language skills is mandatory.
Experience
- Extensive senior leadership experience within medical devices / healthcare / life sciences.
- Proven track record of P&L ownership and profitable growth across multi country regions.
- Experience operating optimally within matrixed, global organizations.
- Proven capability to lead transformation, portfolio growth, and change in regulated healthcare environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong critical thinking and execution discipline
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Executive leadership and talent development capability
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- High standards for integrity, compliance, and risk stewardship
Key Relationships
- President META and META Leadership Team
- Global MDS Leadership
- Country General Managers
- Key customers, clinicians, KOLs, and strategic partners
