Senior Manager leading Global Supply Chain activities for new product launches. Responsible for delivering innovative devices and technologies to enhance patient lives.
Responsibilities
Development and execution of a Supply Chain Plan for Delivery System Network New Product Development / Introduction (NPD/I) projects
Ensure appropriate GSC integration into the NPD/I process through early collaboration with NPD Team Leader, R&D and Marketing
Build relationships with business partners to ensure the alignment of Supply Chain Plan objectives and activities
Provide technical expertise and lead the facilitation of portions of the supply chain strategy
Provide direction and guidance to project teams to execute tactical supply chain projects and/or initiatives
Prepare and lead the facilitation of the Supply Chain Readiness Reviews aligned with project phase gates
Ensure Manufacturing Readiness Reviews occur in advance of major builds
Update all relevant project information in tracking tools such as Clarizen
Establish, provide analysis and track progress against agreed upon key business and operating metrics related new product launches and commercialized products
Manage large scale to enterprise-wide product launch projects including partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g., Planning, Sourcing, Distribution, Logistics, Engineering, Pilot and Commercial Manufacturing), on the integration of New Products into manufacturing with a future look towards lifecycle management, sustaining activities
Develop the GSC project resource plan including people, expense and capital expenditures to support project execution
Provide Operations input into the financial business case for a new product with shared responsibility for new product cost of goods sold and plan to meet gross profit targets
Ensure successful transfer of new products into External Manufacturers, Pilot and Commercial Manufacturing facilities by working closely with business partners from those areas
Continue to drive product launches into additional markets
Make sure risks and mitigations are known to stakeholders and senior leadership
Manage and oversee the work of a team with responsibilities for multiple NPD/I projects including ownership of project milestones, risks and mitigations
Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department including coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer
Review and approval for assigned Product Development Process (PDP) documents
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing operations experience with five of those years in the development and/or introduction of new products into supply chain, a regulated industry
Minimum of five years of leading cross functional teams
Up to 15% travel
Advanced degree or MBA (preferred)
Certification in related discipline (e.g., CPIM Certification or Project Management Certified, Green Belt Certified)
Technical understanding of manufacturing engineering, design for manufacturability, design and process excellence methodologies including Six Sigma, LEAN experience, cGMP, EH&S guidelines, supplier development and process validation
Experience in multiples areas of Supply Chain such as Sourcing, Manufacturing, Planning and/or Distribution
Expert knowledge of design controls for Class II & III medical devices, including familiarity with one or more of the following: device sterilization, and catheter-based delivery systems
Expert understanding of Critical To Quality (CTQ) design elements and cascading CTQs to design inputs / outputs and establishing process controls / limits
Experience leading cross functional teams without direct line reporting authority
Ability to set clear expectations and orchestrate all Operations activities related to Planning Sourcing, Manufacturing, Distribution and other functions
Ability to develop and manage project budgets, understanding of business case development including net present value and internal rate of return on capital investments
Strong collaborator and communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to understand business partner needs and manage satisfaction relative to deliverables
Advanced project management skills and ability to explain complex concepts and strategies in understandable terms
Experience in preparing for and presenting project status to executive leadership, including the development and managing of dashboards.
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
Wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families
Vulnerability Management Manager overseeing security requirements and processes for secure development at iHeartMedia. Collaborating with application service teams and creating security documentation.
Manager on Duty ensuring customer satisfaction and overseeing operational tasks at Worldwide Flight Services facility in Los Angeles. Directing team and managing compliance with transportation security.
Product Senior Manager at Capital Group leading vision and delivery for American Funds product strategy. Partnering across teams to develop and evolve product roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
Case Manager providing case management services to patients and families at Children's National Hospital. Engaging in community outreach and administrative tasks as needed.
Case Manager providing case management services and administrative support at Children's National. Engaging with patients' families and planning interventions for efficient care transitions.
Senior Treasury Manager overseeing the development of a scalable group - wide treasury function. Collaborating with management and international banks to shape strategic finance operations.
Case Manager 2 managing caseload and developing care plans for Aging, Disability, and Veteran Services at Multnomah County, focusing on client needs and service eligibility assessments.
Responsible for Export Zone developing and implementing strategies for international markets in the wine sector. Collaborating with various teams and overseeing sales operations across Europe and North America.
Manager overseeing unstructured storage development for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Leading software design and development projects while managing teams and resources effectively.