Director, New Product Development Operations
Director, New Product Development Operations
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Job Description
Who we want:
The ideal candidate for the Director of New Product Development Operations is a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in managing complex crossfunctional teams across multiple locations. This individual excels at driving product and process innovation balancing creativity with operational efficiency. They possess a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle as well as a deep knowledge of lab management requirements with the ability to optimize processes streamline workflows and ensure seamless execution across global teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential as the role requires fostering collaboration and alignment between diverse stakeholders. A resultsdriven mindset with experience in scaling teams managing budgets and executing on timesensitive goals will be key to their success in overseeing global NPD operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Customer service technology a forwardthinking approach to the way in which new product development is supported.
What you will do:
Technical / Managerial Responsibilities
Execute a robust talent offense including management of a talent bench for a department by attracting developing retaining and engaging top talent while driving personal/professional growth of individuals the team and delivering high quality results with passion energy and drive.
Lead and mentor others in driving positive outcomes to abstract technical business and personnel problems based the application of problemsolving and process improvement methodologies.
Make independent decisions for program or portfolio level issues.
Leverage strong listening skills and written / verbal communication to influence and convey complex business regulatory compliance and/or technical ideas to customers employees peers external partners and senior leaders.
Lead a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging at a department level in hiring and staff development.
Direct others leading high complexity projects and initiatives within or across business units with responsibility for planning budgeting meeting project goals and adequately staffing with talent.
Lead and mentor others in complex cooperative efforts across crossfunctional teams and business units influencing multiple technical areas of expertise and building key relationships to drive innovation and ensure achievement of business goals.
Establish department Objectives Goals Strategy and Mission for direct reports to support overall business goals.
Business Responsibilities:
Drive culture of financial accountability across the team for multiple projects and at a site level. Lead multiple cost center budget creation projections and tracking activities over a 12 year span.
Lead the strategy and execution of customer facing activities like clinical solutions KOL (key opinion leaders) interactions and customer centered research across business units. May maintain KOL relationships relevant to current and emerging product portfolios.
Champion emerging business opportunities considering synergies across multiple business units.
Drive financial modeling efforts on new capabilities or emerging technologies and lead strategy and execution for multiple product segments / business function.
Med Device Compliance:
Influence internal regulatory requirements and industry standards such as FDA and EU for development of medical devices and for regulatory submissions.
Oversee and advise on design control procedures like design controls within the quality management system.
Review and approve (or delegate) technical documentation and deliverables across a department.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or applicable technical field.
12 years applicable experience with 6 years direct people management experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
Broad and comprehensive understanding of experience in and ability to mentor in one or more technical / functional disciplines.
Leadership Experience:
Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance.
Advanced understanding that contributes to the overall business strategy relative to the healthcare market and competitors conversant in clinical issues of relevance to Stryker.
Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members and executive leaders across divisions.
Proven ability to deliver programs or other business goals on time on quality and within budget.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
