Director PD&E - Patient Handling

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Date: Jul 25, 2025

Location: Magog QC (CAN), Quebec, CA - Canada

Company: Arjo

 

At Arjo, we know what motivates us! We go beyond the expectations of people with reduced mobility. We seize every opportunity to work and grow as a team and are proud to share our knowledge and experience. Does this resonate with you?

You could have the opportunity to start a stimulating and rewarding career within a healthcare company that promotes the movement of people with reduced mobility.

Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Management

  • Lead by example, focus on motivating leaders and co-workers. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary PD&E team. Shape and embody our Arjo culture, foster innovation and excellence across our diverse global organization.
  • Responsible for driving leadership and competence agenda for department: Together with the HR function, identify needs and gaps, and build leadership and competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
  • Accountable to enable a change culture by leading in the unknown and being an ambassador for change and business development.
  • Collaborate across various departments such as product management, manufacturing, procurement, regulatory, service and rental.
  • Develop and implement PD&E strategies that align with the company's objectives and market needs.
  • Perform additional duties as and when required to support the overall objectives of the role and the organization.

 

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement product strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with relevant PD&E stakeholders and Product Management.   
  • Identify and prioritize key projects, supportive tools and technology initiatives to drive product innovation and improvement.
  • Collaborate with management to set long-term goals and objectives for the PD&E department.

 

Program Management

  • Monitor project progress in terms of scope and budget. Support Project Manager, address issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Prepare for successful execution of PD&E projects, tools and capabilities.
  • Lifecycle Technical Product Ownership, under the lead of the Program Managers.

 

Accountability for Line in Project-Line operating model (who and how)

Overall accountable to secure and allocate resources,  develop skills and capabilities, to support technical solution, methodology and tools, according to project-line operating model.

 

Innovation & Development

  • Drive the exploration and development of new products, tools and technologies within the departments accountability in the line organization.
  • Enable the team to stay in the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulation and competitive landscape.
  • Foster a creative and collaborative environment across departments and product categories that encourages innovative thinking.

 

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all PD&E and Maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and quality requirements.
  • Implement robust design assurance and quality control processes.
  • Drive regular reviews to maintain high standards of product quality and reliability.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, academia, and regulatory bodies.

 

Requirements :

  • Master or Bachelor´s degree in engineering, science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in PD&E, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successful product development and innovation.
  • Skilled in modern product development best practices.
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience of working in regulated industry.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Financial acumen, holistic understanding of the business and strategic capabilities.
  • Managerial courage and cross-functional influence to take and implement decisions necessary to execute strategy.
  • Experience and ability to lead change and transformation.
  • Experience and ability to lead global cross functional diverse teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Personal Capabilities:

  • Strong leadership, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • High emotional intelligence, creating trustful relationships and safe environments.
  • Authentic leadership and being a role model representing culture and values, leading direct and in-direct.
  • Ability to motivate and develop managers to become better leaders with continuous improvement and a business development mindset.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Motivated to create and be active part in a learning culture with regular and frequent reflection and feedback, and to apply in terms of continuous personal development (leadership, team-membership and job-related skills)
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for health care industry.
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Why choose Arjo:

  • Very nice working atmosphere aligned with the human values of the company where teamwork advocates;
  • Group insurance with 75% employer-paid coverage (dental, vision, medical);
  • RRSP with employer contribution of up to 4.2%;
  • Flexible leave and paid days during the holiday season;
  • Flexible schedule;
  • Possibility to travel abroad;
  • Terminal for electric cars;
  • Leadership focused on professional development and open to new ideas;
  • Splendid natural environment nearby;
  • Rewarding and diverse tasks;
  • So much more to discover!

 

 

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com