Production Manager IVD

Job Description

Plan and manage small to mid-size IVD product development projects or plan and manage a major sub-project within a large multi-functional product development program. The position requires enthusiastic leadership skills in a highly technical medical instrument device development environment. The individual is required to lead strong technical engineers and scientists to achieve project goals. The position requires regular interaction with project team members and senior management including regular interface with all levels of the organization from technician through executive management. Under the general direction of a Program Management, this individual directs the project team in a manner to achieve the business results expected. Provide technical and team leadership to one or more project teams, including planning, scheduling, and technical support within the project area. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, clarifying and defining scope of work, utilizing deliverable milestone methods and critical path scheduling, conducting resource planning and allocation, and developing task and project estimates. Generates a project plan that meets business objectives and is in compliance with the design control process, while maximizing resource efficiency. Responsible for ensuring project risks, both technical risks and management risks, are identified and appropriate risk mitigation plans are included within the project plan. Regularly assess and report the status of overall project risk. Creates and maintains file to current phase ensuring accuracy. Responsible for project communication to both the project team and executive management. Skills Good communication and verbal skills required.