How quickly can a leadership vacancy be bridged with an Interim Manager?

An experienced interim manager can start within a few days. Unlike a permanent hire, there is no onboarding period – he is operationally effective from day one.

How long does it take to bridge a leadership vacancy?

Typically 3–9 months, depending on the complexity of the role and whether a permanent successor is being sought in parallel. The interim manager does not just bridge the gap – he actively stabilises and develops the company.

What does it cost to bridge a leadership vacancy with an Interim Manager?

Interim managers are remunerated on a daily rate basis. Despite the apparent higher day rate, interim management is often more cost-effective than a delayed permanent hire – because the damage from leaderless operations is avoided.

Which industries do you serve as Interim Manager?

Specialised in Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Dental Industry (including implantology), Plastics Technology, and Private Equity with healthcare portfolio companies.

In which countries are you available?

Primarily in DACH – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – with international assignments across Europe and globally.

Which interim positions can you take on?

Interim CEO, Interim CSO, Business Development and Restructuring mandates. Also available as strategic consultant or executive coach.

How quickly can you take on a mandate?

Typically within days. No lengthy onboarding – operational from day one.

How long does a typical interim mandate last?

A typical mandate lasts 3 to 12 months depending on the task. Shorter project-based engagements are as possible as longer restructuring assignments.

What is the difference between an interim manager and a consultant?

An interim manager takes operational leadership responsibility and delivers results directly. A consultant provides recommendations; implementation is up to the client. Dietmar Heer combines both roles.

Can you help with market entry into DACH?

Yes. With 30+ years of industry networks I help international companies identify qualified distribution partners and support the full process of setting up subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland or Austria.

Leadership Vacancy – Interim Management

Leadership without direction
is not an option.

Sudden departure of management, unexpected vacancy in a key function? As an experienced interim manager I take on operational leadership responsibility within days – no onboarding, fully effective from day one.

✓Available within days

✓Operationally effective from day one

✓Medtech · Pharma · Dental

Dietmar Heer, Interim Manager for leadership vacancies in Medtech DACH

Leadership Vacancy

What happens when a leadership position suddenly becomes vacant?

A leadership vacancy in a key function – CEO, CSO, COO – is not just a personnel matter. It is an operational risk. Decisions are not made, responsibilities blur, customers sense the instability, employees lose direction.

The classic solution – finding a permanent replacement – takes 3–6 months. Some companies wait and hope. Most pay for this wait with declining revenues, departing key staff and lost customer projects.

The fast solution: an interim manager who takes over the position immediately, restores stability and actively develops the company while the search for a permanent solution is underway.

2–3

Days until mandate start

Days onboarding required

25+

Completed mandates

Case Study

Following the sudden dismissal of the Managing Director of the German subsidiary of an Indian Medtech manufacturer, Dietmar Heer took over as Interim COO. Immediate stabilisation of day-to-day operations, reactivation of lost customers, realignment of the sales team. Result: 27% revenue increase within the first 3 months. Duration: 9 months.

Facing a leadership vacancy – what now?

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FAQ

FAQ: Bridging a leadership vacancy

Within days. An experienced interim manager requires no onboarding – he knows the industry and is operationally effective from day one.

Typically 3–9 months depending on complexity and whether a permanent hire is being sought in parallel. The interim manager does not just bridge – he actively stabilises and develops the company.

Interim managers are remunerated on a daily rate basis. Despite the apparent higher rate, it is often more cost-effective than the damage caused by leaderless operations.

Yes – this is the most common scenario. The interim manager keeps the company operationally running while the permanent search proceeds. He hands over in a structured manner once the successor is found.

Leadership without directionis not an option.

What happens when a leadership position suddenly becomes vacant?

Facing a leadership vacancy – what now?

FAQ: Bridging a leadership vacancy

Leadership without direction
is not an option.