Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Project Manager

Recruitment location:
Cincinnati, OH, USA

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who help drive our vision.

Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting‑edge solutions to tough problems.

Responsible for direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of key projects that align with the strategy, business commitments, and goals of the company. The key projects can range in scope from driving the new product development projects, engineering projects, and new business opportunities. The key responsibilities are to manage the project phases with a focus on minimizing risk, driving the timeline, and staying within budget.

• Partner with R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, Finance, and Marketing and others to define project scope, goals and deliverables as well as successfully manage projects
• Develops accurate, achievable project plans and consistently communicates the plans with team members and the leadership team
• Drives team ownership and commitment to project plans and recommends changes when necessary to meet project outputs
• Tracks and communicates project performance, specifically to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Ensures on‑time completion of tasks as required by the project and/or company procedures
• Facilitates cross‑functional project team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs throughout the workday in a multi‑location facility
• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds of supplies or finished product throughout the work shift
• Must be able to adhere to applicable biosafety practices when on the manufacturing floor or in laboratories
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, push and pull throughout the course of the work shift
• Travel up to 15%

Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required/Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in science or business administration or related field OR Bachelor's degree in engineering
• At least 5 years of project management experience
• Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent preferred

Competencies Required or preferred

• Demonstrated Project Management skills with proven record of practical project management experience preferably in the diagnostic or related biotechnical field
• Demonstrate successful management of product(s) from concept to launch
• Must have the ability to perform critical path identification
• Excellent problem‑solving skills. Must be a self‑starter, detail‑oriented and able to prioritize and balance workloads and timelines and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with peers and colleagues in a cross functional setting
• Must be well organized and have the ability to meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication skills
• Basic understanding of device development, engineering, and manufacturing activities is a plus