The Head of Operations and Service – North America is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational activities across the U.S. region, including field service, installations, logistics, third-party management, and corporate presence at congresses and industry events. This individual will drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and efficient scaling of the organization to support growth in the CT imaging market.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Execute the North America operations and service strategy in alignment with global goals.
- Build, lead, and scale a high-performing field operations and service team.
- Support business expansion through infrastructure development and cross-department collaboration.
Customer Satisfaction & Service KPIs
- Ensure achievement of key KPIs:
- Service response time (first response & time-to-repair)
- System uptime and customer satisfaction
- Cost to serve (labor, travel, spare parts)
- Use data to drive performance and improve customer experience.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee CT scanner installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance, de-installations, and on-site support.
- Establish and enforce SOPs to ensure high-quality service and operational consistency.
- Ensure proper use and tracking of tools, documentation, and field data.
3rd-Party & Partner Management
- Develop and manage relationships with authorized service providers, subcontractors, and logistics partners.
- Ensure service partners meet all KPIs, safety regulations, certifications, and contractual obligations.
- Implement a hybrid model of in-house and outsourced services to ensure scalability and flexibility.
Congress & Event Support
- Manage Arineta’s technical and logistical presence at major congresses and tradeshows across the U.S.
- Coordinate booth setup, equipment, team support, and live demos in collaboration with HQ and marketing.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure operations comply with FDA, ISO 13485, HIPAA, and local regulatory frameworks.
- Lead field compliance practices and be audit-ready at all times.
Financial & Commercial Oversight
- Drive cost optimization and improved cost-to-serve through operational efficiencies.
- Manage regional budgets across personnel, tools, logistics, and partner costs.
- Support commercial growth via service contracts, warranties, and paid support engagements.