Product Launch Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary

The Lead Product Launch Analyst will support the Operations Product Launch Manager in global change management processes, including new product launches and product discontinuations. This role is part of the Global Supply Chain team, liaising with key operations stakeholders and focusing on developing metrics and communications to support continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and Data Analysis
• Regularly provides status and updates to management regarding status of New Product Launch Process.
• Compiles and submits regular monitoring reports covering key performance indicators to ensure product launch progress.
• Provides input and insight to global supply chain performance and business management processes.
• Maintains monitoring of change management activity, compliance with operating procedures and quality standards to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Project Management
• Acts as the product launch representative and participates with cross-functional teams on projects.
• Led priority customer launches, coordinating operations activities to achieve customer timelines.
• Communicates information effectively to and from other departments with the product launch teams.
• Supports the Global Supply Chain Management group with project management.
• Independently leads cross-functional projects in support of improvement initiatives in supply chain.
• Process Improvement and Root Cause Investigation
• Works with the Operations organizations to ensure the on-time execution of all work related to launches.
• Coordinates launch activities between sites and systems in the supply chain.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement within the global change management processes.
• In the event of a product launch issue, establishes the cause and ensures a prompt and effective response.
• Training and Support
• Provides product launch training and process support for employees globally.
• Supports operations, influences teams toward improvement.
• Creates and reviews opportunities to document processes for consistency in the Global Supply Chain.
• Performs other assignments related to the department as directed by leadership.
• Adheres to corporate procedures, policies, documentation requirements and recommends/develops continuous improvement initiatives.
• Shares experience and knowledge to drive collective Global Supply Chain capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience with change management required.
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device or other) preferred.
• Previous leadership skills.
• Experience in a global role (dealing with organizations around the world).
• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Well organized, highly self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly adaptable, flexible and willing to accept new ideas, processes and procedures.
• Proficient in project management.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Agile preferred.
• Possesses skills to utilize the concept of continuous improvement, change management and employee teams.
• Able to work with a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrates poise under pressure, able to deal with tense or high-pressure situations with even temperament and in a professional manner.