Interim CEO Medtech Europe
Interim Leadership for
Medtech Companies
Leadership vacancy, turnaround or strategic realignment? As an experienced Interim CEO for Medtech, Pharma and Dental, I take on full operational responsibility – immediately effective, with deep industry expertise and a proven track record across DACH and Europe.
Or call directly: +41 76 537 53 33 (CH) · +49 171 199 55 33 (DE)
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Expertise
What can an Interim CEO do for your Medtech company?
An Interim CEO in the Medtech industry is not a placeholder. He is an experienced executive who takes on operational responsibility immediately – with no onboarding time, sector-specific expertise in regulated markets and a clear mandate: deliver results.
Medical technology presents particular challenges: MDR compliance, CE marking, complex distribution structures across DACH, international manufacturers seeking to enter European markets – all of this requires a leader who knows this world from the inside.
Dietmar Heer brings 30+ years of operational leadership experience in Medtech, Dental and Pharma. As Interim CEO, Interim CSO or Interim COO he takes responsibility in critical phases – from leadership vacancies to strategic turnarounds.
Bridging a leadership vacancy
Sudden departure of the CEO or Managing Director? I step in within days – with full operational responsibility and no handover problems.
Turnaround & Restructuring
Declining revenue, shrinking margins, operational dysfunction? I analyse quickly, decide clearly and stabilise the situation sustainably.
Market Entry DACH
International Medtech manufacturer entering Germany or Switzerland? I know the regulatory requirements and have the network.
M&A Preparation
Company to be sold or acquired? I bring structure, processes and leadership to the level needed – so the deal succeeds.
“As an Interim CEO in the Medtech industry, I am fully operational from day one. No onboarding, no warm-up – immediate operational impact.”
Dietmar Heer, Heer Consulting
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Get in touchReference cases
Two mandates from the Medtech practice
Medtech · Cardiology · Interim COO
| Client | SME, German subsidiary of an Indian Medtech group, cardiology |
| Situation | Leadership and sales team in Germany no longer performing, the EU distributor network was largely inactive |
| My role | Interim COO with full operational responsibility for the German entity |
| Actions | Complete replacement of leadership and sales team, rebuilt the organisation in Germany, systematically reactivated all EU distributors |
| Result | Successful turnaround, business in Germany and the EU distribution network realigned |
Anonymised under a confidentiality agreement. Further details on request in a personal conversation.
Medtech · Large-scale equipment · Market entry
| Client | Chinese manufacturer of large medical equipment |
| Situation | No market access in Germany, no presence, no customer relationships |
| My role | Advisor and hands-on operationally on the ground |
| Actions | Built the business plan, conducted market analysis, determined the site, personally acquired first customers in university hospitals |
| Result | EUR 400,000 revenue after 12 months |
| Timeframe | 12 months |
Anonymised under a confidentiality agreement. Further details on request in a personal conversation.
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