Franziska Glas
R & d Operations Manager (Chief of Staff) Cardiopulmonary Business Unit @LivaNova
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WORK HISTORY
R & d Operations Manager (Chief of Staff) Cardiopulmonary Business Unit @LivaNova
As a cross-functional leader, I am driving functional excellence, cultural transformation, and operational efficiency across our global R&D organization.Key responsibilities- Operations: Lead R&D staff meetings, manage operational dashboards, and align resource demand across functions- Culture: Act as connector to the internal innovation community; partner with leaders to drive culture change and cross-functional collaboration- Processes: Lead R&D process initiatives (e.g, Agile/SAFe); serve as primary liaison to external consultants and development partners- Talent: Strengthen service-based functional centers through capability mapping and hiring prioritization- Portfolio: Deepen insight into market trends and clinical needs via hospital visits and key industry events
EDUCATION
National Taiwan University
Exchange Semester, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Warsaw University of Technology
Exchange Semester, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Master of Science - MS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
ABOUT FRANZISKA GLAS
Curious mind. Strategic architect. Connector of people, ideas, and systems.As a cross-functional leader in MedTech, I work at the intersection of technology, portfolio strategy, human-centered design, and organizational transformation—energizing teams around a shared reality that aligns both business and human imperatives.My expertise spans the entire medical device lifecycle, including design control, usability/UX engineering, system architecture and integration, verification & validation, clinical collaboration, and regulatory approvals. I lead strategic projects and change programs that require clarity, systems thinking, and the ability to translate user needs and business goals into scalable, compliant solutions. I advocate for innovation and risk taking within real-world constraints—including regulatory frameworks and clinical environments.Beyond structure and systems, I believe in the power of belonging, psychological safety, and intrinsic motivation to unlock potential in people and teams.What drives me? Building impactful solutions Unlocking collective intelligence across disciplines Operationalizing innovation without losing soul Strategic risk-taking & design under constraints Creating space for curiosity, courage, and connectionLike-minded? Let’s connect.
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