Exact Sciences · 13 hours ago
Lead Program Manager, Product Development - Cologuard
US - WI - Madison
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expExact Sciences is committed to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Lead Program Manager, Product Development will be responsible for organizing and executing programs to support the product development pipeline, ensuring strategic business objectives are met while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and coach multiple efforts and teams to deliver work successfully
Work with business stakeholders to define strategy and requirements to define and execute R&D programs
Develop and control schedules, timelines/deadlines, budgets, risk management plans, quality goals, and lead the team to success
Participate in design and usability reviews to ensure alignment with stakeholders
Maintain detailed program metrics around initiative goals
Drive continuous improvements in all aspects of the process
Drive tough decision making while balancing business goals, technical implications, and timelines
Communicate frequently and clearly with all levels of the organization; including core and extended project team members, functional managers, senior leaders, stakeholders, and partners
Keep management, team, and business areas informed of program and project status and related issues
Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects including coordination of cross-project activities
Organize, present, and convey complex problems or issues within and across other functions
Mentor and lead junior program management team members
Manage teams across functional boundaries, both internal and external
Work closely with core team members to ensure functional design; assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel
Ability to apply leadership techniques to meet the demands of a dynamic and growing company
Apply excellent change management and issue resolution skills with the ability to deliver results
Ability to apply change, risk, and resource management
Listen and communicate clearly, negotiate, mitigate conflict, build alliances, and achieve desired results using strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills
Apply strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
Apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with ability to influence others
Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate complex information and concepts succinctly
Apply strong collaboration, project management, and process improvement skills
Ability to be highly organized and self-motivated
Apply strong customer focus with a track record for driving delivery and operational performance improvements across an organization
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects at the same time
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Regular and reliable attendance
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day
Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations
Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field as outlined in the essential duties
10+ years of experience working in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or medical device field
10+ years of project and/or people management experience with increasing responsibility of scope and leadership
3+ years managing design control process, compliant with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations
Demonstrated success in risk management, change management, and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to manage the in vitro diagnostic product development process
Demonstrated ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule constraints while escalating issues
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time
Preferred
Advanced Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field as outlined in the essential duties
Experience working in a matrix management organization with the primary responsibility for project success while relying on a team of resources which are not direct reports
Experience in projects that include integration of biological systems with automation and software applications
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
Benefits
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences offers a portfolio of cancer screening and diagnostic tests that span from early detection to treatment monitoring.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-06-20Acquired
2024-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $620.7M
2023-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Kevin Conroy
Chairman & CEO
Aaron Bloomer
Executive Vice President, CFO
Recent News
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