Werfen North America · 9 hours ago
Director of Programs- R&D
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expWerfen North America is a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics, and they are seeking a Director of Programs for their R&D department. The role involves managing a portfolio of programs and projects, providing leadership to program managers, and participating in strategic planning to achieve business objectives.
Health CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide technical and team leadership to a portfolio of programs
Develop vision/mission and business goals within the R&D or QA function that support the vision
Responsible for integrating the program and project plans within the portfolio to maximize business objectives
Responsible for conducting regular program and project reviews and milestone reviews
Responsible for deciding when to employ the Agile methodology
Responsible for coordination of business resources to assist program managers and project leaders to identify the root cause(s) of any program or project issues and assist in the implementation of resolution plans
Responsible for ensuring program managers and project leaders are identifying and mitigating program and project risks, both technical risks and management risks
Ensure the program manager and project leader are in compliance with Design Control practices
Responsible for communication to the business team and executive management concerning portfolio performance
Participate in the assessment, selection and approval of strategic partners
Responsible to ensure adequate resources and organizational awareness to support the creation of product launch support teams
Able to resolve conflict between project teams and between business functions through the application of listening skills, facilitation skills and negotiating skills
Ensures that adequate equipment and material resources are available to advance the programs and projects within their portfolio to achieve business line goals and objectives
Demonstrated functional management expertise and skills in developing, mentoring and coaching others
Participates with top management in long-range planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements
Prepares and maintains budgets for the portfolio of programs and projects
Works with business line managers to develop strategy and track the progress of the portfolio
Provide regular supervision for assigned Project/Program Manager(s)
Qualification
Required
BS in STEM field (engineering, chemistry, physics, etc.)
MS/MBA preferred
At least 12 years of experience, preferably in product development with at least 9 years successful technical leadership, project coordination, or project management are required
Requires full and comprehensive knowledge of the complete product lifecycle, including all aspects of product development from conception to manufacturing introduction
Strong project management skill set and familiarity with project management tools and techniques
Strong oral and written communication skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Design Control
Preferred
Additional course work in accounting, business economics, strategy development, resource management and project management is desired
Experience in the development and release of multiple successful product launch of a medical instrumentation product is desirable
Portfolio management certification is desired
Company
Werfen North America
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.
Founded in 1959Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Giovanni Russi
Chief Operating Officer
Dominique J.
Human Resources Business Partner
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