R&D Project Manager - Mid Level

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: R&D Project Manager - Mid Level

Location: Indianola, PA, 15051

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: -Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Position Overview

• The R&D Project Manager is a member of the Radiology R&D Project Management Team, supporting Program Managers to successfully execute development projects and supports a range of Medical Devices development activities.

Key Responsibilities

Scope:

• R&D Project Manager supports a cross-functional project development team consisting of a broad range of subject matter experts from R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales and Marketing and Product Supply. This position supports the design, testing, manufacturing and launch of new development projects as well as life-cycle support activities for existing products already in the market.

Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional project teams in support of the Medical Device and Combination Product portfolio.

• Project teams may be standalone efforts or sub-projects within larger programs led by R&D (new launch, design change, technology development, industrialization, technology/product transfer, etc.).

Project Management:

• Plan and execute projects, managing value delivery, budgets, resources, and schedules while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

• Adapt to changing external factors by identifying potential risks and devising mitigation strategies, and by rapidly implementing project changes as issues arise.

Technical Expertise:

• Leverage expertise in project management, production, engineering, technologies, regulatory, quality, and product development to facilitate team initiatives and address challenges, often by stepping into gray space to support project team members.

Strategic Thinking:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to initiate and execute projects in a highly effective manner, delivering maximum value.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to gather input and provide updates on project planning and execution.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to the project management discipline by challenging existing ways of working, identifying and sharing best practices, and collaborating with the broader community of PM practitioners.

Product Change Management

• Provide ongoing team support during product change management activities within Windchill.

• Support the creation, revision, structure, and approval of a wide variety of product data and documents.

• Track and expedite task completion and approvals.

Tools -

• Ensures accuracy and completeness of information on product related projects within PlanView and other/or other PM toolsets, including project budgets, resources requirements and status.

• This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in project management within the medical device industry.

Key Work Relations

Internal:

• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Sales and Marketing and Product Supply and others.

External:

• Engage with external development partners and suppliers.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA degree with 5+ years of experience in technical, project, or functional management roles within medical devices.

Leadership Skills:

• Experience in leading teams, demonstrating a collaborative leadership style.

Technical Project Management:

• Experience in new product launches, process development, technology development, technology and product transfer, process improvement, and design controls within the medical device industry.

Collaborative Mindset:

• Ability to optimize the initiation and execution of complex projects by leveraging cross-functional relationships effectively

Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge:

• Well-versed in areas such as Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Product Supply, and Risk Management.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities with a strategic approach to resolving issues.

Communication Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with various organizational levels.

Decision-Making and Risk Management:

• Proficiency in project management tools and the ability to recognize and manage risks.

Adaptability:

• Ability to navigate change and ambiguity while considering different organizational perspectives

Travel:

• Minimal travel domestically if needed.

Leadership Behaviors

• Demonstrates high self-awareness and system awareness.

• Proactively seeks and provides feedback.

• Exhibits strategic thinking with insights into business trends.

• Focuses on delivering impactful outcomes for teams and the organization.

• Claborates with accountability and encourages open dialogue.

• Co-creates solutions with team members.

• Works in 90-day cycles, applying learnings quickly and evolving continuously.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.