Senior Program Manager (Clinical)
Clifton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading the National Test Regionalization program a key strategic initiative designed to optimize our lab network. The Senior Program Manager will drive the end-to-end process of identifying and migrating testing to optimize cost and delivery. This will be accomplished through the analytical review of tests and their FDA status incorporating inputs from Esoteric Regional Labs and Health Systems. As the central owner of the programs strategic roadmap and execution you will balance network capacity with demand minimize multiple handling and directly impact cost turn-around-time (TAT) and operational efficiency.
Internal Title: Sr. Manager Program - National Test Regionalization
This is a Remote opportunity however the incumbent must reside in a commutable distance to one of our major lab geographies: Boston Newark NJ Pittsburgh Chantilly VA Atlanta Greensboro Miami Tampa Dallas Houston Kansas City Chicago Denver Oklahoma City Las Vegas Los Angeles (West Hills or San Juan Capistrano) Sacramento or Seattle.
No Sponsorship available.
Pay Range: $120000 - $155000/ year 15% Bonus(The final offer and compensation package for this role may vary depending on the candidates geographic location.)
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:
Medical/Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Supplemental Health Plans
401(k) Plan Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability buy-up
Blueprint for Wellness
Emotional Well-Being Resources
Educational Assistance
Paid time off / Health Time
Responsibilities
Own and execute the strategic plan for the National Test Regionalization Program across the Esoteric Regional and Health System networks aligning with the broader goals of National Lab Operations (NLO) and Enterprise Transformation (ETLO).
Lead the analysis of FDA approved tests currently performed in Esoteric labs to identify opportunities for migration to regional labs with the goal of improving cost and turn-around time.
Develop and present compelling business cases to senior leadership utilizing detailed Cost of Testing models to demonstrate both financial savings and lead time reductions from moving tests.
Develop maintain and govern all program-related artifacts including comprehensive program plans timelines and a clear list of deliverables.
Act as the single point of contact and accountability for test regionalization activities owning the project pipeline and managing communication through the S&OP process to align demand and capacity analysis across NLO Regional Health Systems and Esoteric labs.
Orchestrate and coordinate all cross-functional stakeholdersincluding R&D Franchise National Lab Ops Regional Lab Ops PMO and Database teamsto ensure alignment and seamless execution.
Rigorously track program progress risks and issues providing transparent and consistent status reporting to all stakeholder levels from project teams to executive committees.
Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation planning to ensure program timelines and objectives are met.
- Champion and support all related change management communication and adoption efforts to ensure smooth integration of new workflows across the laboratory network.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience:
58 years of progressive experience in program management operations or a related field.
Clinical laboratory or Health system background required
Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with demonstrated experience creating business cases or cost benefit models.
Experience presenting program status analysis and recommendations to Executive Level leadership.
Preferred Work Experience:
Business Transformation experience (e.g. Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent).
Experience in the healthcare life sciences or clinical diagnostics industry.
PMP certification.
Knowledge:
Expertise in program management principles governance and tools.
A strong understanding of healthcare operations and clinical laboratory workflows.
Proficiency in risk and issue management practices.
Deep knowledge of performance tracking and reporting methods.
Skills:
Strong program execution and delivery skills.
Excellent organization prioritization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Effective communication collaboration and stakeholder coordination abilities.
Advanced problem-solving critical thinking and analytical capabilities.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.
- Requires prolonged periods of computer use and participation in meetings.
Travel required:
- 26-50%
Education:
- Bachelors Degree (Required)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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