Vice President, Information Technology – KARL STORZ North America

From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

Lead Technology. Shape Transformation. Improve Healthcare.

Technology is redefining healthcare-and at KARL STORZ, it is central to how we innovate, serve customers, and improve patient outcomes around the world.

We are seeking an exceptional technology executive to lead Information Technology across North America during an exciting period of business growth, digital transformation, and global collaboration.

As Vice President, Information Technology – North America, you will be the senior technology leader responsible for shaping the region’s technology strategy while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership across North America and our global headquarters in Germany. Your mandate is broad: align technology investments to business strategy, modernize enterprise capabilities, strengthen cybersecurity, enable operational excellence, and build an IT organization that accelerates innovation across the business.

This role demands both strategic vision and operational excellence. You’ll lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, influence global technology decisions, and partner with senior leaders across commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, regulatory, and corporate functions to ensure technology becomes an even greater competitive advantage.

For an executive who enjoys solving complex business challenges, leading through influence, and building high-performing organizations, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on one of the world’s most respected medical technology companies.

This role is based at our North American headquarters in El Segundo, California, with a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two remote). Domestic and international travel is required.

What You’ll Lead

As Vice President, you will establish the strategic direction for Information Technology across North America while ensuring strong alignment with KARL STORZ’s global technology vision.

Your leadership will include:

• Developing and executing the North American IT strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.
• Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that modernize platforms, improve business capabilities, and drive measurable outcomes.
• Partnering with executive leadership to identify opportunities where technology can accelerate growth, improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency, and support long-term business strategy.
• Driving standardization and harmonization of enterprise systems and processes in partnership with global IT leadership.
• Building resilient, secure, and scalable technology environments across enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and end-user services.
• Championing cybersecurity, Zero Trust principles, and secure-by-design practices across the technology ecosystem.
• Overseeing strategic technology investments, portfolio governance, vendor partnerships, and enterprise IT operations.
• Developing an engaged, high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serving as the critical technology liaison between North America and global headquarters, ensuring transparency, alignment, and successful execution across regions.

The Executive We’re Looking For

You are a transformational technology leader who understands that great IT organizations are measured by the business outcomes they enable-not simply the systems they operate.

You bring a balance of strategic thinking, operational discipline, executive presence, and authentic leadership. You know how to inspire teams through change while building credibility with executives, business partners, and global stakeholders.

You likely bring

• 15+ years of progressive leadership across enterprise technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital transformation.
• Significant executive experience leading large, multi-disciplinary IT organizations and developing high-performing leadership teams.
• A proven record of delivering complex enterprise transformation programs with meaningful business impact.
• Experience leading technology organizations within large, global, matrixed environments.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, IT governance, and modern operating models.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including ownership of significant technology portfolios and budgets.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence executives across functions, cultures, and geographies.
• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred).

What Sets You Apart

The leaders who thrive at KARL STORZ are intellectually curious, business-minded, and motivated by solving meaningful challenges.

You excel because you:

• Think strategically while remaining deeply connected to execution.
• Build trust quickly and influence through credibility rather than authority.
• Lead confidently through ambiguity and organizational change.
• Develop exceptional teams and create environments where leaders thrive.
• Balance innovation with thoughtful governance, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
• See technology as a catalyst for business transformation-not simply a function to support it.

Most importantly, you’re energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare through technology.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Vice President, Information Technology – North America and help us build the future of MedTech together.

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Eligible Employee Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! – Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.

  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Pay Transparency

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.

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