Cook Group

Senior Manager, Biocompatibility

Cook Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: West Lafayette • United States

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Senior

About the role

  • Participate in the development of and lead the implementation of the global strategy, governance, and compliance of biocompatibility ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement through standardized systems and processes.
  • Leads and inspires global teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance to ensure consistent delivery of centralized capabilities across all markets.
  • Responsibility for executing of all activities associated with the biocompatibility assessments, testing and reporting.
  • Direct and maintain a scalable, global structure for biocompatibility ensuring clear communication and alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with global functional leadership to ensure local market needs are integrated into global strategies.
  • Participate in standards committees to drive best practice in the field of biocompatibility testing.
  • Manage and foster relationships with key suppliers, specifically external biocompatibility test entities.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship and technical expertise to a diverse geographically dispersed Biocompatibility team, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional needs.
  • Oversee and manage biocompatibility budgets, including cost tracking, and strategic planning to support global operational priorities.
  • Drive adherence to relevant Quality Management Systems and Business Processes, promoting a culture of quality and organizational effectiveness.
  • Engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the global organization to foster strategic relationships, influence policy, and ensure compliance.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize Biocompatibility processes.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on talent development, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and maintain global best practices, standardized policies, and/or procedural controls as needed to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of biocompatibility work outputs and systems.
  • Champion a continuous improvement culture by leading initiatives that leverage AI and digital tools, automation, and innovative processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in biocompatibility activities.
  • Ensure biocompatibility team members possess the requisite technical skills, experience, and training to perform their work.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for workforce planning and contribute significantly to employee-related decisions and development initiatives.
  • Foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment aligned with Cook’s culture and values.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 10 years’ relevant experience.
  • Relevant PhD may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years.
  • Experience in a regulated industry in a similar role preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of executing all aspects of biocompatibility assessment and testing, as well as interacting standards bodies.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with ability to guide and develop global teams.
  • Ability to lead and deliver multiple complex global projects simultaneously within deadlines.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Adapt to dynamic landscapes and organizational changes, with the ability to adjust quickly and effectively in a change-driven environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work effectively both collaboratively and independently in environments with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organizational and planning abilities, complemented by keen attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative team player with a proven ability to foster trust, open communication, and effective collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across diverse geographies and cultures.
Benefits
  • Willingness and availability to travel globally on company business.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
biocompatibility assessmentbiocompatibility testingquality management systemsstrategic planningcost trackingproject managementcontinuous improvementAI and digital toolsautomationprocedural controls
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsplanningadaptabilitycommunicationinterpersonal skillsmentorship
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Science or EngineeringPhD in relevant field