Danaher

Technical Project Manager, Global Operations (Reagent Assay/Hardware Development, NPI)

Danaher$116K — $125K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's or PhD preferred with reduced experience
  • 5+ years leading medium to large-scale technology transfer/NPI projects
  • Experience managing projects in Medical Device or Diagnostics with regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485 and global standards
  • Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Technical leadership for cross-functional projects, meeting quality, cost, and timeline targets

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for delivery of multi-disciplinary Global Operations projects
  • Monitor and coach project execution to meet program objectives
  • Plan and design infrastructure for NPI projects, establishing governance frameworks
  • Implement effective risk management and communicate identified risks
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance design change and supplier qualifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunities for bonus/incentive pay
Full Job Description
Technical Project Manager, Global Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the continuous improvement, global standardization and embedding of our project and portfolio delivery framework with the Global Ops organization and building strong project management capabilities across the teams, while managing one or more of our project portfolios and projects. Proven leadership experience in the successful creation and management of a PMO is a must. At Global Ops PMO, our vision is to bring best in class project and portfolio management methodology and skills to support the achievement of our business goals. This position reports to the Director, Global Operations PMO and Strategy, responsible for the management of our Global project portfolio(s) & our Global Project Managers. This position is part of the Global Operations PMO & Strategy Team and is located in Chaska, Minnesota. It is an on-site role in Chaska, 5 days a week. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Take accountability and control of the delivery of multi-disciplinary, Global Operations projects/programs that deliver critical and strategic business benefits.
  • Monitor, measure, and coach the execution of several projects to achieve program objectives.
  • Plan and design technology transfer/NPI projects/programs, identifying success criteria, setting controls, and ensuring appropriate program infrastructure, governance, and change management processes are in place while proactively monitoring and reporting on progress through an established governance framework.
  • Establish and utilize effective risk management and mitigation practices by properly identifying, assessing, tracking, and communicating risks.
  • Collaborate, challenge, and define innovative, compliant opportunities to increase the efficiencies and effectiveness of design change and supplier qualification processes, partnering constructively with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations stakeholders.
The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related field with preference for 9+ years of experience with a manufacturing organization, or a master's degree with preference for 7+ years, or a PhD with preference for 4+ years of the same experience.
  • Project Management: 5+ years of experience in leading medium to large-scale technology transfer/NPI projects and design change programs.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Proven ability to manage medium/large design changes and technology transfer projects in the Medical Device or Diagnostics regulatory environment, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and global standards.
  • Lean Six Sigma: Proficiency in problem-solving methods and best-practice manufacturing techniques, including lean six sigma tools.
  • Technical Leadership: Ability to execute large cross-functional projects/programs, meeting quality, scope, cost, and time targets
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to travel globally
  • Approximately 25% travel
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Lean /Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen leaders and demonstrated capability in problem solving.
  • Proficiency in Power BI/Smartsheet, MIRO, excel and PM software.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's 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 $116,000 - $125,000 annually. 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. #LI-PJ1

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Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

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78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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