Program Manager, R&D (Life Science Instrumentation, New Product Development)

The Program Manager R&D New Product Development is accountable for the overall development of multiple assays instruments and SW releases that are needed for our clinical and life sciences customer base. The incumbent acts as General Manager of the program to ensure all aspects of product development is done through excellence in execution with the skills to communicate program status across all levels in the organization.

This position reports to the Automation Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO locatedinSan Jose CA and willbeanon-siterole

In the Program Manager role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to evaluate develop and execute programs for next-generation automation products ensuring excellence in product delivery and seamless release.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive program execution manage trade-offs establish timelines budgets and risks and serve as a liaison between development programs Core Teams and Senior Leadership guiding products through to release.
• Utilize and deploy the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop program metrics implement Daily Management and drive a DBS culture throughout the product development process establishing program success KPIs.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to manage and resolve program status escalations and issues including synthesizing complex information for executive-level understanding and establishing efficient multi-pillar program communication structures.
• Foster and nurture collaborative relationships across the organization to facilitate effective program execution and successful product release.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Biological Sciences Life Sciences or a related technical field.
• Prefer 10 years of experience in the life sciences diagnostics medical device or related regulated industry.
• Prefer 5 years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
• Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies tools and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 15% travel overnight within territory or locations
• Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• PMP certification

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $160K-$185K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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