I’ve evaluated hundreds of executive contracts, and this interim Director of Administration requisition for ResMed is a classic “fixer” scenario. Let’s decode the corporate phrasing. When a major medical device company brings in an outsider on a contract basis during an “organizational transition,” it usually means the previous administration left a mess, or the company is undergoing aggressive restructuring. In this administrative workflow role, you are not being hired to build a long-term legacy; you are being brought in as a mercenary to slash bloated vendor contracts, reorganize underperforming staff, and absorb the political friction so the eventual permanent hire gets a clean slate.
Corporate Facilities & The Interim Reality
Effective office administration at an enterprise scale is highly political. As an interim director, you lack the entrenched political capital of a permanent executive, but you carry the full weight of a multi-million dollar facility budget. You will act as the central operational authority, bridging the gap between executive leadership and daily office logistics. Your objective is immediate stabilization and aggressive cost optimization. You must be comfortable making unpopular decisions rapidly.
Operational Logistics & Vendor Management
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily corporate administrative functions, including facility management and executive support. (Elena’s Note: Stepping into an interim leadership role means you will inherit a team that is likely anxious and resistant to change. You must establish authority and psychological safety simultaneously on day one.)
- Budget Management: Oversee the operating budget, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities. (Elena’s Note: “Cost-saving opportunities” is your primary mandate. The C-suite expects you to find the bleeding margins in the facilities budget and stop them immediately.)
- Vendor Relations: Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers. (Elena’s Note: Prepare to play the bad cop. You will be auditing legacy contracts, demanding SLA compliance from underperforming vendors, and likely canceling agreements that previous management rubber-stamped.)
- Process Optimization: Evaluate workflows and implement standardized procedures to reduce bottlenecks.
- Team Development: Supervise administrative staff, establishing clear performance metrics.
Administrative Leadership & Financial Acumen
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate administration, with at least 3 years in a director capacity.
- Financial Acumen: Proven track record of managing departmental budgets exceeding $2M and executing complex vendor negotiations.
- Operational Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate real estate logistics and health and safety compliance.
- Contract Readiness: Ability to step into an interim role, quickly assess gaps, and execute improvements. (Elena’s Note: There is no 90-day onboarding grace period here. You are expected to deliver a forensic audit of the department’s failures and a turnaround plan within your first few weeks.)
Compensation & Contract Dynamics
The compensation reflects the high-stress, temporary nature of the role. You must manage your own financial expectations accordingly.
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $185,000 USD / Year. (Elena’s Note: As a contractor, you are excluded from executive bonuses, RSUs, and top-tier severance packages. Ensure this base rate adequately covers your self-employment taxes if this is a 1099 arrangement, or scrutinize the agency’s W2 benefits closely.)
- Executive-Level Autonomy: Direct control over administrative restructuring initiatives with reporting lines to the C-suite.
- Career Growth: Exposure to enterprise-level operations within a global medical device leader.
- Corporate Benefits: Generous contractor benefits package including health coverage options and accrued sick leave.
Deployment Logistics & On-Site Requirements
- Work Location Policy
- This is a Contract position. Location: San Diego, CA. Remote status: No. (Elena’s Note: Facility management is inherently physical. You cannot manage a broken HVAC system, a security protocol breach, or a disgruntled on-site staff member over Zoom. Prepare for a strict 5-day commute.)
- Relocation Assistance
- Relocation assistance is not provided for contract positions; local San Diego candidates are strongly preferred.
