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Werfen · 1 hour ago

Director of Programs- R&D

US-MA-Bedford

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company specializing in diagnostics. The Director of Programs- R&D will manage a portfolio of programs and projects, providing leadership and strategic planning to achieve business objectives.

Health CareHospitalManufacturingMedical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide technical and team leadership to a portfolio of programs

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

Qualification

Program LeadershipAgile MethodologyRisk ManagementProject ManagementPortfolio ManagementAnalytical SkillsWordExcelPowerPointStrategic ThinkingLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

BS in STEM field (engineering, chemistry, physics, etc.)

At least 12 years of experience, preferably in product development with at least 9 years successful technical leadership, project coordination, or project management

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

Preferred

MS/MBA

Additional course work in accounting, business economics, strategy development, resource management and project management

Experience in the development and release of multiple successful product launch of a medical instrumentation product

Portfolio management certification

Company

Werfen

Glassdoor4.0

Werfen is a developer, manufacturer and distributer of IVD testing solutions.

Founded in 1966

Barcelona, Catalonia, ESP

5001-10000 employees

http://www.werfen.com/

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