The Senior Program Manager, Global Technical Operations serves as an expert within the technology community and leads program and/or portfolio initiatives for the organization.
This role acts as the voice of supply chain during new product introduction for drug delivery devices.
Applies analytics and reporting on an array of projects and creates data driven solutions for internal and external partners.
Drives effective business decisions and communicates insights on organizational progress.
Partnering with R&D, Quality, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to establish and implement the most effective strategy for the product manufacturing process.
Working closely with manufacturing site during process introduction and scale-up phases.
Step in as technical lead of strategic and NPI programs.
Build strong functional teams, providing depth of knowledge and feedback and coaching to team members.
Follow defined processes & procedures related to new product development and life cycle management to ensure compliance and meet business deliverables.
Identify gaps in existing processes and drive improvement activities to close them.
Define team's budget and support program/projects budget build.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in Engineering or Science related field preferred.
Advanced degree or MBA preferred
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience
Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-functional projects with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.
Strong knowledge of the medical devices industry, including regulatory requirements and industry trends.
Project Management experience
People management/leadership experience.
Ability to develop program scope, develop people, manage technology, embrace financial goals and use customer-focused decision making.
Change management, project management, the ability to work effectively and drive alignment in a global environment through strong communication and empowerment.
Strong communication and management influence skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Experience leading medical device New Product Development teams.
Experience in building business strategies and driving strategy implementation.
Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and/or Biologics experience or other regulated industry preferred
Combination Product experience
Six Sigma/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata analyticsprocess improvementnew product developmentbudget managementchange managementoperational excellenceprogram scope developmentcross-functional team leadershipregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipteam buildingcoachingcustomer-focused decision makingstrategic thinkinginfluence skillsempowermentproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Six SigmaProject Management Professional (PMP)FPX certification