Head of Program Management
Lausanne - Switzerland
Job Summary
Orchestrate cross-functional programs and projects related to Product Development Manufacturing and Launch to ensure global planning and execution consistency in line with the strategic objectives of the company.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Program Oversight:
Define prioritize and drive execution of programs and projects across product development industrialization and operational launch
Ensure planning consistency and strategic alignment across all departments
Oversee project performance against time budget and risk parameters; facilitate issue resolution in collaboration key stakeholders
Project Management:
Manage cross-functional projects;
Manage Product CAPAs ensuring timely and compliant resolution
Leadership Support & Decision Facilitation
Serve as a key enabler for leadership team decision-making including project decisions escalation management and 18 months product roadmap reviews
Provide clear actionable reporting and dashboards to senior stakeholders
Framework & Governance
Design implement and continuously improve the program management framework including methodologies standards tools and governance structures
Train and coach teams on best practices and tooling
People Management
Lead and develop a team of project / program managers
Foster a high-performance collaborative team culture
Requirements
Masters degree in engineering business administration or related field;
5 years of successful experience in complex project/program management in the medical device industry or similar covering product development and/or manufacturing;
Knowledge of medical device standards/norms: EN13485 MDR and FDA requirements;
Exceptional leadership time management facilitation and organizational skills;
English Fluent;
Benefits
What we offer:
- A dynamic innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery.
- Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.
- Structured onboarding program and training ensuring a confident start.
- High degree of autonomy and flexibility.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Distalmotion serves as a trusted partner to hospitals and clinics worldwide by providing reliable and precise robotic surgery systems - developed, designed and manufactured in Switzerland - at fair, usage-based and transparent cost. Our mission is to remove the complexity out of robot ... View more