Senior Project Manager

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The Position

Senior Project Manager - Carlsbad, CA

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Opportunity:

• Plan and drive execution of Product Development projects

• Manage cross-functional programs including resources, timelines, and budgets required to successfully deliver projects that meet market requirements

• Interact and provide effective leadership across cross-functional teams and stakeholders including Assay Development, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Affairs

• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues and delays, then develop risk mitigation and contingency plans to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget 

• Set priorities, develop task lists and monitor progress towards project goals while ensuring alignment of project scope with business objectives

• Present project plans and regular updates to Senior Leadership throughout the project 

• Ideate, develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve organizational efficiency

• Support Project Leader with day-to-day activities and facilitate cross-functional Core team communications and meetings

• Serve as a cross-functional Project Manager responsible for coordinating efforts of Core and Extended Team members from across the organization to achieve Assay product launch objectives

Who you are:

• 5 years of progressive work experience in an appropriate scientific discipline, including demonstrated leadership as applied to the management of complex technical projects

• 5 years experience in project management

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline or applicable work experience
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA is preferred

• 7+ years of experience in medical technology, diagnostics, and/or biotechnology industry 

• 5+ years of experience and demonstrated success as a Project Manager

• 5+ years of experience with Class II medical device product development, design controls and ISO13485/cGMP requirements

• Agile / Scrum Master / PMP certification preferred

• A positive, glass half full, can do attitude

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Demonstrated leadership executing, organizing, and leading efforts to influence organizational change in a matrix environment

• Able to develop project plans with input from core team using project management tools such as Smartsheet

• Detail oriented to ensure all tasks, owners, due dates and dependencies are clearly articulated to team and organized in a clear project plan

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to drive high performing teams to meet project goals and deliverables using relevant project management tools

• Deep knowledge of project management key principles and best practices

• Knowledge and use of Google Suite products

Relocation benefits are not available for this role.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Carlsbad, CA is $127,100.00 - 236,000.00.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.