Leads enterprise-wide transformation, continuous improvement, AI and automation strategy, and M&A integration for a global regenerative medicine CDMO. The role translates strategy into a governed transformation portfolio, improves operational performance through Lean practices, oversees digital initiatives, and manages acquisition integration from due diligence through synergy realization. It also develops senior leaders, builds transformation capabilities, and partners with executives, investors, and global site leaders.
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
Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company offering a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen serves customers worldwide from operations in Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Germany, and New Zealand. We are accelerating growth through operational excellence, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic expansion.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
AI & Automation Understanding and Executive Oversight
Private Equity Environment Experience
Operations Leadership Experience
- 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.
- 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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