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Full-Time

Operation Manager

Supply Chain

Posted on 6/27/2024

Ceribell

Ceribell

201-500 employees

EEG devices for monitoring brain activity

Hardware
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$107k - $120kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain development, contract manufacturing, vendor management, or broad operations with knowledge of mechanical engineering, product development, and manufacturing processes
  • 3+ years of experience in medical device product development and manufacturing environment
  • Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong planning, organizational, analytical, project management, and networking skills are required
  • Outstanding analytical capabilities and strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to toggle between strategic and detail-oriented thinking
  • Tenacious problem-solving & issue resolution skills
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
  • Ability to communicate with both English and Mandarin
  • Willingness to travel internationally
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the uninterrupted supply chain operation of existing products throughout their lifecycle
  • Oversee the implementation and approval of Document Change Orders (DCOs) to support product updates and improvements
  • Track and manage changes to product specifications and revisions, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Implement processes to track and manage changes to product revisions, ensuring timely approval and implementation
  • Manage the approval process for molds and tools used in manufacturing, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, monitoring their performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitor and analyze the cost of parts and components, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing procurement strategies
  • Lead and participate in improvement projects or tasks related to operations and supply chain
  • Collaborate with headquarters on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities, reviewing and tracking their impact on operations
  • Lead the qualification process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications
  • Generate purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) as needed to support procurement activities
  • Monitor and track capital expenditures related to operations and supply chain initiatives, ensuring alignment with budget and strategic priorities
  • Liaise with the China team on inventory management activities, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts
  • Manage the vendor payment process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers
  • Lead supply chain improvement projects in collaboration with the China team, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
  • Contribute to the supplier sourcing (quote) process, offering insights and analytics to inform decision-making, optimize supply chain efficacy, and flag any potential risks
  • Utilize internal ERP system to streamline purchase order processing and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient order placement and invoice reconciliation

Ceribell focuses on developing medical devices that utilize electroencephalogram (EEG) technology to monitor brain activity. Their main product, the Ceribell EEG Headband and Recorder, is designed for use by trained healthcare providers in professional settings. These devices help gather important data about a patient's brain activity, which healthcare professionals can analyze to make informed treatment decisions. Unlike some other EEG devices, Ceribell's products do not provide diagnostic conclusions or automated alerts; instead, they serve as a tool for data collection, particularly in urgent situations like Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus (NCSE), where timely intervention is crucial. Ceribell differentiates itself by focusing on the speed and efficiency of data gathering, which is vital in critical care scenarios. The company's goal is to enhance the ability of healthcare providers to monitor and respond to neurological conditions effectively.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$172M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

76%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ceribell's recent $102 million equity investment and $50 million financing round indicate strong financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Sean Manni and Joshua Copp positions the company for strategic growth and operational excellence.
  • Recognition by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies highlights Ceribell's industry impact and potential for continued innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on healthcare providers to interpret EEG data may limit the device's adoption in settings with less specialized staff.
  • The competitive landscape in medical devices and AI-powered diagnostics could pose challenges to Ceribell's market share.

What makes Ceribell unique

  • Ceribell's AI-powered point-of-care EEG system is a first-of-its-kind technology, setting it apart from traditional EEG devices.
  • The company's focus on rapid, easy-to-use brain monitoring solutions for time-critical conditions like NCSE provides a unique value proposition.
  • FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for delirium detection further validates Ceribell's innovative approach in neurodiagnostics.
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