Associate Director, Program Management

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Job Description The Associate Director of Program Management will be responsible for managing cross-functional programs to develop new products and technologies within our R&D organization. The role will require strong project management skills as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities to drive multiple projects through the development process.

• Lead multiple cross-functional teams in the successful execution of programs to deliver innovative medical devices on time and on budget.
• Develop comprehensive program plans and monitor progress against key milestones to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align program goals and objectives with business strategy.
• Manage resources effectively to optimize team performance and productivity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards throughout the development process.
• Communicate regularly with senior management to provide updates on program status and address any concerns or issues arising during the course of the project.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between technical and non-technical functions to achieve common goals.
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies early in the development cycle to minimize delays or cost overruns.
• Document all aspects of the program including project plans, risk assessments, and lessons learned for future reference.

• Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience 10+ years of product development and design experience.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams through complex projects or programs.
• Experience managing projects in a regulated industry such as:
  Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology Technical & Functional Knowledge Knowledge of FDA regulations and quality systems.
• Understanding of global regulatory and quality requirements.
• Experience developing and managing project/program plans.
• Risk management and mitigation experience.
• Resource planning and stakeholder management experience.
• Leadership & Communication Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical functions.
• Experience presenting updates to senior leadership.
• Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Other Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

• Education Master's degree (MBA, MS Engineering, MS Biomedical Engineering, etc.).
• Certifications PMP Certification or equivalent Program/Project Management certification.
• Program Management Expertise Formal Program Management experience beyond project management.
• Experience simultaneously leading multiple product development programs.
• Global Experience Direct experience with: FDA MDR (Europe) ANVISA (Brazil) NMPA (China)
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Medical Device Development Experience End-to-end medical device product development experience.
• Experience bringing products from concept through commercialization.
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