Engineering Program Manager (Hybrid) - Merrimack, NH

 

 

With a passion for life

 

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. 

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

 

Job Function Summary:

Lead and direct an interdepartmental core team responsible for the design and development of complex medical devices and associated systems that fit with corporate business objectives and interests.

 

HYBRID:  Eligible to work from home 1 - 2 days/week.

 

Job Functions:

• Apply sound technical and business principles to define new product development projects. 
• Effectively and efficiently manage the activities of cross functional product development teams in the design and development of medical devices, components and technologies from concept to commercial product launch.
• Serve as program leader and manage cross functional program resources.  Coordinate and run team meetings.  Prepare and give oral presentations in a group setting. Directly interact with supporting functional groups (Regulatory, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, and Quality Control) to meet project objectives and keep programs on track.
• Generate project status reports and presentations as required.  Present progress with senior/executive management. 
• Prepare and submit project plans and budgets, which identify milestones and resources, and track project timelines and costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in product development, including coordinating design control activities.
• Identify project and timeline risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage unexpected program delays and direct cross-functional team efforts to re-align with established project timelines. 
• Participate in negotiation of business transactions with outside parties.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related tasks as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of medical device industry, FDA regulations, quality systems and design control.
• Experience leading the development and implementation of projects, with ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage timelines.  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.  
• Demonstrated strong technical skills, including technical writing experience.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization in a team environment.