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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 & Venture Capital

Post-deal, after funding or during critical growth phases: I take interim responsibility in investor-backed 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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