Senior Program Manager- R&D - Medical Device
Overview
Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Job Summary
Plan and manage a large multi-functional product development project and/or several small multifunctional product development projects simultaneously. The projects may include large multi-functional projects or a combination of hardware, software, and sustaining projects. The position requires strong, enthusiastic leadership skills in a highly technical medical instrument product development environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to program managers and project managers who are responsible for the projects or major subprojects within the program.
- Participate in business strategic planning representing current projects and implementing the business strategy.
- Regularly interact with all functions and levels of the organization from R&D scientists and engineers, marketing/sales, quality/regulatory, and operations, through executive management.
- Directs the program team and project team(s) in a manner to achieve the business results expected.
- Forecast program results when requested.
- Seeks guidance on unusual and complex problems whose solution exceeds the approved project or program boundaries.
Qualifications
- BS in STEM or management discipline
- MS/MBA additional course work in accounting, business economics, strategy development, resource management and project management
- At least 10 years of experience, preferably in product development with at least 5 years of successful technical leadership, project coordination, or project management
- Experience in the development and release of at least one successful product launch of a medical instrumentation product
- Certification in program management is preferred
- Full and comprehensive knowledge of the complete product lifecycle, including all aspects of product development from conception to manufacturing introduction
- Strong project management skill set and familiarity with project management tools and techniques
- Leadership Functional/technical skills
- Analytical Skills
- Developing direct reports
- Problem-solvingng, conflict management, listening, managing and measuring work
- Strong project management skill set and familiarity with project management tools and techniques
- Team player, self-motivated, perseverance
- Strong oral and written skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Design Control
Benefits
- Annual base salary range for this role is currently $190,000 to $220,000
- Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs
- This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave
- We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors
- Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team
- www.werfen.com