Fresenius Medical Care · 1 week ago
Director Project Leadership
Concord, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $0/yr
10+ years expFresenius Medical Care is a leading healthcare company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions. The Director of Project Leadership is responsible for managing product development teams and overseeing global product design, ensuring alignment with market needs and regulatory standards while driving innovation and operational excellence.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership of short- and long-term goals using thoughtful techniques in the communication of the company's mission and core values as a means to implement positive change and create organizational structure within the PEC
In collaboration with other senior management, develop, implement, and maintain a global product development strategy
Develops detailed engineering and scientific specifications for major engineering projects
Prepares and presents to executive management project updates, design concepts, and other information as needed
Acts as a subject matter expert and representative of GRD design ownership for PEC products
Works closely with GMQS and sustaining center to maintain processes/systems to ensure all the product designs are under appropriate control
Oversees and prioritizes all sustaining projects of commercialized products, which may influence product designs
Suggests and proposes alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities
Interacts with and provides technical support to other functions within the global PEC, GMQS, marketing, regional regulatory, and sustaining center
Develops or revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and working practices
Seeks and interacts with external consultants if needed on project related technical matters
Oversee the development of facilities, working tools, and competence for the PEC and ensure processes required for optimal performance of work are available globally
Defines the core technical capabilities together with other PEC functional leaders. In collaboration with other PEC functional leaders develops the roadmap for the evolution of technical capabilities required in the future
Identifies the key technical competencies within PEC. Develops programs to promote collaboration and sharing across regions
Supports the head of PEC in formulating and establishing strategies, operating process and goals
Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures
Overall responsibility for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations
Recruits talent and builds up technical team and ensures employee satisfaction via coaching/feedback, training, professional development, and recognition
Collaborate with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization
Ensure all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local and national laws, and regulations; establishes and maintains effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Drives innovation culture and initiatives through PEC innovation program
Sponsor proposals for new projects
Contributes to the generation of ideas and potential innovations to be used in new products
Prepares invention disclosures. In collaboration with Global Intellectual Property group, oversees development of patent documentation. Reviews patent literature
Prepare journal publication submissions, and presentation of abstracts to build external scientific recognition of new product value
Coordinate technical support to build brand/product value during post-release lifecycle of new products
Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Develops strategies for direct departments, and contributes to the development of divisional/business unit strategies
In collaboration with other senior managers in the PEC, develop annual budget and ensure that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and recommendation and implementation changes of current methods
Prepare capital requests and track spending on capital projects
Cultivate a globally harmonized working culture and approach within the business unit
Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations
Ensures all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations; establishing and maintaining effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance
Interprets and provides recommendations for change of company-wide policies and practices. Establishes policies appropriate for the function
Interacts with all levels within the organization to manage functional area
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters (M.S.) Degree in a related technological field required
Minimum 10+ years' related experience
5+ years' experience as a Manager; or 5+ years' experience in a senior managerial role
Strong and experienced manager in both direct and indirect people management
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact
Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent team building skills
Able to delegate activities and manage resources, as well as to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams, and drive projects through to completion, on time and on budget
Must have critical and analytical thinking skills, and ability to drive innovation, process improvements, and change
Ability to leverage/engage/empower others to accomplish projects
Effective in influencing across functions
Ability to lead and influence executives and peers to ensure best possible outcomes
Sensitive to cultural diversity at all levels
Strong drive and results oriented
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public
Must have ability to communicate and navigate throughout the organization with a high level of English, both spoken and with scientific writing skills
Knowledge of the following: internet software, Project Management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc., and their impact on project activities
Strong understanding of financials and financial drivers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have thorough technical knowledge of design process for single use medical devices
Knowledge of medical device guidelines, guidance documents and references
Preferred
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree in a related technological field strongly preferred
Audit experience or experience in a regulated industry is beneficial
Other language skills are a great advantage
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Turk
CEO of Care Enablement and Member of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care
Recent News
2025-11-19
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