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Interim Leadership in MedTech, Medical Devices & Life Sciences

I take on leadership responsibility in the MedTech, medical devices, and life sciences sector during critical phases such as turnaround, transformation, scale-up and key vacancy coverage at C-level, VP and director level; with full accountability for results and execution.

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20+ years leadership experience | MedTech & Medical Devices | Life Sciences | Start-up & Scale-up | Private Equity | Mid-sized companies & corporates

Why clients engage me

Ownership from day one

P&L and outcome responsibility at C-level and BU level – operational and strategic. Decisions, priorities and performance without transitional management.

Impact in 30–60–90 days

Structured assessment, stakeholder alignment and a 90-day plan. Early progress becomes visible – direction and pace return.

Steering under pressure

Clarity and decision-making in complex constellations: transformation, turnaround, PMI – even with diverging interests.

Sustainable embedment

Governance, responsibilities and operating cadence set up to endure beyond the mandate – sustainable performance capability.

Selected Achievements (anonymised)

Key Account Growth Acceleration

+€5m annual revenue, +30% key account results, −10% costs, +80% employee engagement, 320 employees.

Scale-up MedTech Robotics Platform

Led go-to-market; built a team of 20; +80% revenue growth; entry into the DACH market.

Transformation & Integration

ERP/warehouse migration during growth; +€6.8m revenue; +4% gross margin; +20% contract renewals.

MedTech Sales Restructuring

Redesigned sales organization; +8% sales effectiveness; +9% operational efficiency; −7% costs.

Who I work with

Private Equity

Post-deal, turnaround or growth: I take interim responsibility in portfolio situations—strategic and operational. Outcome: stability, value levers and transparent steering for investors & boards.

Companies (Mid-sized / Business Unit)

Vacancy, transformation or special project: interim leadership from day one—structured, measurable and close to the team. Outcome: operational stability and sustainable capability.

Providers

Fully referenced, immediately deployable and provider-experienced—with a clear MedTech/Life Sciences focus. Outcome: fast placement, low friction and high client satisfaction.

Startups & Scale-ups

After funding, at market entry or during scaling: I stabilise leadership, operating model and priorities. Outcome: from startup momentum to an investor-ready organisation.

About Me (Compact)

Over 20 years of leadership in the medical technology, medical devices, and life sciences sector, across C-level, executive management, and business unit leadership. Experience in start-up, SME, private equity, and corporate environments.

CCC stands for Customer Centricity Consultants – a leadership and management conviction that consistently puts the customer at the centre.

Whether externally or internally – relevant leadership begins where customer needs are understood, taken seriously, and translated into measurable impact.

CCC Interim Leadership combines this stance with entrepreneurial accountability – for leadership on demand that provides orientation, empowers people, and delivers results.

Learn more about me here ↗  or on  LinkedIn ↗ .

Kai Künstler – CCC Interim Leadership

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