Project Manager - External Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Management of one or more product development projects
• Ensures delivery and definition of project deliveries including product requirements and specifications in alignment with internal and external stakeholders & suppliers
• Identification, mitigation and impact analysis of project risks, issues and management of their mitigations
• Planning and controlling the project budget and resources
• Monitor the progress of the project against the project plan and ensure the timely delivery of work packages and their quality, also with external partners
• Leading and managing the project team with matrix organization
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders & suppliers

Background

• Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Engineering, Natural Science or related disciplines (PhD also ok)
• 5 years of relevant work experience in IVD product development and production engineering
• Knowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in‑vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820 etc.
• Experience in external manufacturing collaborations
• Ability to think strategically and systemically, willingness to try new ideas and participate in changes
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to get things done with a proven track record of consensus building and conflict management in challenging situations
• Self‑motivated, autonomous, structured and goal‑oriented mindset with a solution oriented balance of short term mitigation and long term solution
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders by establishing credibility and building rapport
• Executive presence, performing well under pressure and decisiveness
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Travel required 10(-20)% International