Greg Mc Grath
About Greg Mc Grath
Greg Mc Grath is the Senior Director of Global Manufacturing & NPI at Novocure, with extensive experience in global operations and manufacturing across various industries.
Title: Senior Director Global Manufacturing & NPI
Greg McGrath currently serves as the Senior Director Global Manufacturing & NPI at Novocure. In this role, he oversees global manufacturing processes and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. His responsibilities include streamlining operations, enhancing production capabilities, and ensuring the seamless integration of new products into existing manufacturing frameworks.
Career at Smiths Medical
Greg McGrath held multiple leadership roles at Smiths Medical. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Vice President Global Operations based in London, United Kingdom. Prior to this, he served as Vice President International Operations from 2017 to 2019 in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he focused on improving global operations and driving efficiencies across international manufacturing sites.
Professional Experience at Mayborn Group
Between 2014 and 2017, Greg McGrath was the Global Operations Director at Mayborn Group. As an executive board member, he was instrumental in managing the company’s global manufacturing operations. His tenure included leading key initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and fostering strategic vendor partnerships to optimize global sourcing and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Greg McGrath holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Limerick, completed between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he has qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Technology. His extensive education complements his hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, and lean manufacturing systems. He has a strong background in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards and familiarity with FDA regulations in the US.
Early Career in Manufacturing and Engineering
Greg McGrath's career began with roles at several renowned companies. He worked as a Test Engineer & Equipment Engineer at Seagate Technology from 1995 to 1998. He then joined NEC as an SMT Process Engineer / Equipment Engineer for one year. During his time at Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation from 1999 to 2004, he managed high-volume manufacturing operations. He continued to expand his expertise at Bausch + Lomb as a Manufacturing Manager for six years, followed by a Senior Operations Director role at Philips Corporation from 2011 to 2014.