Apply on Employer Site

Cerapedics Inc. · 2 days ago

Associate Vice President, Program Management & Technical Operations

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$230K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

Cerapedics is a global, commercial-stage ortho-biologics company that aspires to transform the standard of care for bone repair. The Associate Vice President, Program Management & Technical Operations will oversee product compliance, specifications, and ensure that changes meet regulatory requirements while leading a high-performing team within the Operations department.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that any changes (e.g., raw materials, regulations, equipment, process) meet requirements (e.g., FDA, BSI, quality systems). Only after the requirements are met can manufacturing incorporate changes and ensure continuity of product supply

External Vendors: Manage all critical partners so that we can proactively manage changes

Internal Processes: Ensure all changes including raw materials from non-critical vendors, process changes, equipment changes, etc. meet requirements

External Standards: Monitor changes in regulations and standards and ensure that we have done all the work to ensure that our products are compliant

Develop internal processes that audit changes made by vendors to ensure compliance. Strategize and develop the sourcing function by evaluating different vendors, including dual sourcing of key components

Ensure that external and internal changes meet specifications and conform to industry standards

Build, mentor and lead a high-performing Program Management and Technical Operations team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and inclusion

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budget, ad hoc analysis and resource tracking for assigned projects. Ensure timely and effective stakeholder communication on progress and potential issues

Develop project risk management plans and ensure key risks are mitigated, and additional resources identified to ensure successful project execution

Ensure alignment between core teams and stakeholders

Qualification

Program ManagementTechnical OperationsRegulatory ComplianceLeadership SkillsMedical Device ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProject Management SoftwareCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific or related field (required)

Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience with progressively increasing responsibility or complexity of organizational strategy, program and technical leadership

Minimum of 10 years leading programs and projects in a medical device, biomedical, pharmaceutical, or high technology industry

Communicate succinctly, clearly and accurately in both verbal and written communications

Experience in managing publications, medical writing, and external scientific communications

Ability to manage timelines, multiple priorities under time constraints

Aptitude to develop technical expertise in new therapeutic areas

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast paced, rapidly changing environment

Must be self-motivated, assertive and able to approach with a positive ‘can-do' attitude

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through requests from thought-leaders

Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to ensure a clear understanding of project status and direction

Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy, tactful and capable of effectively combining technical aptitude and relationship building for internal and external Company stakeholders

Advanced in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project and Program Management tools and resources like Power BI, Microsoft Project and other Project Management Software tools

Preferred

Advanced degree or MBA (preferred)

Experience with orthopedics or spinal medical devices is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group life insurance

401k matching

Short & long term disability

Potential target bonus

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Company

Cerapedics Inc.

Cerapedics is a global, commercial-stage orthopedics company dedicated to redefining the path to bone repair by healing bones faster and at higher rates, so all patients can get back to living their fullest lives.

Founded in 2001

Westminster, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees