Associate Director, New Product Development (NPD) Program Management
Associate Director, New Product Development (NPD) Program Management
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Leader of NPD Program Management to drive the successful planning execution and delivery of complex cross-functional new product development programs across our organization. This role will lead a team of high-performing NPD Project Managers and partner closely with R&D Operations Commercial Regulatory and Quality teams within a matrixed organization to ensure product launches meet business technical and customer requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a scientific and fast-paced environment demonstrates exceptional leadership and is passionate about bringing innovative solutions to market.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and grow a high-performing team of NPD Project Managers fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Serve as the strategic owner of the NPD IRL/Oncology program portfolio ensuring prioritization alignment to enterprise goals and timely delivery of milestones.
Partner with R&D and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop and maintain integrated program plans including scope timelines budgets resources and risk mitigation strategies.
Champion stage-gate and product development governance processes ensuring effective decision-making and program transparency.
Provide executive-level updates and reporting highlighting program performance risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
Ensure the team follows best practices in program management risk management and communication while tailoring approaches to scientific innovation and regulatory complexity.
Foster a high-performing team culture by mentoring and developing talent providing growth opportunities and supporting individual career progression
Collaborate with the broader PMO Change Management and Strategy & Portfolio teams to advance program management capability across the organization.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a technical life sciences engineering or related field (Masters or MBA preferred).
10-12 years of experience in program management with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role within an R&D or NPD environment.
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and product launches in highly regulated industries (e.g. medical devices diagnostics biotech pharma).
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to manage complexity and influence at all levels of the organization.
Deep knowledge of project management methodologies tools and governance frameworks (PMP or similar certification a plus).
Exceptional interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.
What you can expect from us:
Salary range starting at $170000 based on experience
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additionalbenefits including but not limited to financial support pet insurance mentalhealth resources volunteer paid days off employee stock program foundation donationmatching and much more
Ifyourelooking for a rolethatllchallenge you offer a variety of work and learning while helping an amazing industrywedlove to hear from you!
Why IDEXX:
Were proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy to ensure safe drinking water for billions and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 talented people.
So what does that mean for you We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX you will be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Lets pursue what matters together.
About the job location:
If youre thinking about relocating for this role here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called Vacationland). The Westbrook ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. Youll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area creating a vibrant work culture.
You can learn more on the Portland tourism website: values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibitedby local state or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
