Senior Director, Global Gas Technology

Position Summary As the Senior Director, Global Gas Technology, you will hold a pivotal senior leadership role within the STERIS AST global organization, providing strategic direction and executive oversight for gas sterilization services delivered to customers worldwide. You will lead a globally distributed team of approximately 80 associates, driving performance, capability development, and consistent execution across regions. As the global authority for gas sterilization within AST, you will set strategy, advance the service offering, and ensure world class delivery of technical and operational support, including qualification and Gas Tech Center services. You will have significant decision making authority and play a critical role in shaping the future of the global gas sterilization business. *This is a remote role with 20% travel. Qualified candidates must reside in the Continental U.S. What You’ll Do as a Senior Director, Global Gas Sterilization Technology Lead and develop the global EO & VHP Gas Technology organization, including direct line management and succession planning. Ensure timely delivery of technical services and support to internal and external customers. Ensure technical teams are effectively resourced to support business growth, profitability, and customer needs. Provide global oversight of gas process qualifications (OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Drive global harmonization of procedures and best practices across regions. Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Laboratory teams to improve performance and customer outcomes. Lead and sponsor gas technology innovation, including efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Represent STERIS AST as a recognized industry leader, participating in key standards and stakeholder organizations (e.g., ISO, AAMI). Develop strategies that position and expand STERIS AST as the global #1 in gas sterilization technology and influence. The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelors or Masters of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering Minimum 10 years of direct experience in Sterility Assurance Minimum 10 years of experience in standards development pertinent to radiation or gas sterilization processing Minimum 10 years of experience with laboratory testing associated with sterilization Minimum 7 years directly managing a global, highly technical team in a regulated environment Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards including ISO 10993-7, ISO 11138 series, and ISO 11737 series Strong technical and scientific writing and problem-solving skills Sound understanding of research methodologies; ability to perform statistical and data analysis Preferred: MBA preferred Experience in an FDA regulated Environment Familiarity with radiation sterilization modalities Leadership in peer-reviewed scientific publication Other: Strong business and financial acumen with executive level communication skills. What STERIS Offers We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future. Here is a brief overview of what we offer: Market Competitive Pay Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits Long/Short Term Disability Coverage 401(k) with a company match Maternity and Paternity Leave Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career #LI-KK1 Pay range for this opportunity is $167,450.00 - $216,700.00. This position is bonus and LTI eligible. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours. Apply To This Job