Sr. Global Program Manager, Medical Device, Consumables

Sr. Global Program Manager, Medical Device, Consumables

CONTEXT & INITIATIVE DESCRIPTION

Our Global F500 Med Device Client is seeking a strong Sr. Program Manager to drive a high visibility global compliance program. The Program Manager will have a technical background and experience executing multi-project global programs from initial phase through execution.

DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS OF THIS ROLE.

• Execute planning of all program subsystem, project deliverables, synchronization, and prioritization of Core Team activities.
• Lead team in the development of a business case, management of the overall program schedule, resource requirements, risk assessment, and project investment analysis and budget.
• Plan and execute highly complex large scale internal and external development efforts
• Participate and facilitate in the early-stage process of gathering customer input and outlining requirements through execution through manufacturing.

MUST HAVES – QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

• Global Program Leadership within a highly regulated industry (Med Device, Pharma, Biotech, Aerospace, Defense, etc) The ability to execute upon strategic goals and ability to carry out program management responsibilities such as weekly status meetings, risk mitigation, weekly status reports, team accountability, and financial updates. Demonstrated ability to lead large complex programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects from start to finish Technical Experience. Preferably someone with an engineering background (Systems engineering, technical engineering, etc). Proficiency in product development. Understanding of regulations, requirements, and industry best practices. Will be able to understand and work through tradeoffs as issues arise.
• Cross Functional experience – Working with various functions like Quality, regulatory, medical affairs, marketing, operations, etc.
• Executive Communication/Presentation. Communicate and present at the executive level: proficiency in stakeholder buy in, strong cross functional communication, organizational navigation, building rapport across functions and levels of management. Experience in preparing information for stakeholder alignment and facilitating program decision making and strategy.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Medical Device Experience
• PMI/PMP Certification
• F500 experience

TRAVEL & LOCATION

• 40 hours per week.
• Preferably based in Sandiego area. If not in Sandiego area, willing to travel on site fairly frequently.

START & TERM

Immediately. 6-month initial contract that will be extended year over year for 3 years minimum.

CONSULTING RATE

Competitive.