Job Title: R&D Senior Program Manager
We are seeking an experienced R&D Senior Program Manager to join our team. This role will involve leading technical projects and overseeing the development of new products and sustaining engineering initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and management for the planning, development, and execution of technical projects to achieve strategic business objectives.
* Manage multiple concurrent projects and consistently meet expectations.
* Make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects/programs while ensuring buy-in from teams and leaders.
* Lead project team members in using established PM tools and techniques to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve overall project/program and organizational objectives.
Requirements:
* BS in engineering or technical field with 5+ years of new product development (medical device engineering) and 5+ years of applicable project or program management experience in medical devices, healthcare, or pharma development environment.
* A minimum of 10 years' experience and a proven track record in applying project management tools to manage New Product Development Programs and Sustaining Engineering Projects.
* Experience in building, managing, and maintaining business partnerships across multiple functions – Clinical, RA, QA, Marketing, Commercial, Finance.
* Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall business goals.
Skills:
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills with strong competency in MS Office tools and Project Management applications.
* Certification in Process Excellence (Green Belt or Black Belt) or project management certification PMP is a plus.
* Strong understanding of medical device regulations in emerging markets, design controls, ISO13485, regulatory audits, and international environmental regulations.