Sr Director, Manufacturing Operations

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet The Team:

We are seeking an energetic leader for the role of Sr Director, Manufacturing, located at our Mesa, AZ site. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing (Americas) and will be responsible for directing and guiding the activities of our Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing Site in the Dexcom Manufacturing Network. 

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who will play a key role embedding the Dexcom culture and enabling the execution of the US manufacturing strategy. You will manage the day-to-day operations and inventory management activities necessary to ensure appropriate levels of finished goods, intermediate product, work-in-progress, and raw materials. This role will also lead the development and implementation of optimized manufacturing processes as defined by the Global Operations Strategy.   

The Sr Director will be responsible for direct oversight of the manufacturing personnel on-site and the indirect oversight of all non-manufacturing personnel as their work supports product production. The role will be based in Mesa, AZ and will require travel between sites to maintain alignment. 

The Sr Director will also direct and lead US based EHSS activities and personnel. 

Where You Come In:

Strategy & Execution

• Align site operations with global manufacturing strategy and performance goals. 
• Implement Dexcom’s global Operational Excellence standards, while introducing localized improvements that elevate global practices. 
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making. 
• Represent Dexcom at industry and regulatory forums. 

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, QSR, OSHA, and GMP requirements. 
• Lead audit readiness, CAPA execution, and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory excellence. 

Operations Leadership

• Optimize production processes for cost, quality, and delivery. 
• Monitor KPIs and use data to drive performance and accountability. 
• Oversee inventory, capacity planning, and technology adoption (e.g., automation, digital tools). 

People & Talent

• Lead efforts to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent across all levels. 
• Build and sustain a diverse, high-performing team through mentoring, succession planning, and career development. 
• Design and drive a consistent, site-wide program for recognizing and rewarding performance, ensuring it is embedded at all levels and aligned with Dexcom’s values. 
• Promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous learning. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to resolve issues and align priorities. 
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, influencing broader operational strategy. 

What Makes You Successful:

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams—including a significant hourly workforce—across complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments. 
• Proven success scaling operations in a 24/7 regulated setting, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. 
• Skilled at navigating and influencing within a matrixed organization, balancing global alignment with local execution. 
• Deep understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in medical device manufacturing, with a track record of operational excellence. 
• Strong cross-functional leadership, driving collaboration across engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams. 
• Exceptional communicator—able to convey ideas clearly and concisely across all levels, both verbally and in writing. 
• Applies emotional intelligence to lead through change, build trust, and foster engagement. 
• Leads with a people-first mindset, actively developing talent and building succession plans that support long-term growth. 
• Champions a culture of recognition by designing and consistently executing performance reward programs that reach all levels of the organization. 

What You’Ll Get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community. 
• A full and comprehensive benefits program. 
• Growth opportunities on a global scale. 
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement. 
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.  

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Experience And Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 17+ years of industry experience.
• 13+ years of successful leadership experience in a relevant industry

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

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Salary:

$199,600.00 - $332,600.00