Job Description:
The Project Manager Combination Products Development is accountable for leading the cross functional team (Engineering Quality Supply Chain Marketing Operations Human Factors and External Partners) in the of a portfolio of projects focused on the delivery system constituent parts of a combination product (Devices Accessories Instructions for Use etc.. The Project Manager ensures that the strategy and plans defined for assigned programs are aligned with the needs of the patient and customer and the business objectives of the CMC and Product Strategy teams. In addition product development timing and scope need to support plans for CMC gate reviews and each clinical phase.
Responsibilities:
- The Project Manager will be accountable to the Program Manager Director for delivering on the strategy plans and budget defined for the project portfolio.
- Leadership of a portfolio of drug delivery system product development projects
Tactical and strategic management of external device partners including acting as a key interface managing the project governance process and forwardlooking evaluation of potential partners. - Device financial management including budgeting forecasting and longrange planning of delivery development expenses.
- Representing the R&D organization to cross functional leadership through effective and timely communication.
- Ensuring effective use of meetings by clearly defining objectives agendas inviting the team members specifically needed and publishing minutes and actions.
Requirements: - Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred but not required.
- 8 years of experience in the combination product or medical device industry with proven experience in developing medical devices or combination products; broad experience in design controls human factors studies design verification/validation and usability studies.
- Leadership of technical professionals; proven effective leader to crossfunctional teams.
- Skilled in the initiation selection coordination and management of projects and have the ability to solve unique problems.
- Requires an indepth understanding of the pharmaceutical and device product development cycle.
- Design history file project management and product development experience is essential.
- Conflict resolution skills including persuasive management techniques required. Effective communication and people management capability.