Rate Range: $38/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Location Details: Pompano Beach, FL 3306 (3 days onsite)
Interview Process: Usually 1 round of interviews, sometimes they ask for a 2nd round depending upon availability.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Program Manager is responsible for managing large project(s), a platform of products, and/or multiple smaller projects which includes tasks such as managing project core team(s) from Phase 0 approval to product market introduction.
Additionally, the Program Manager develops project resource, capital and expense estimates, maintains the timeline and deliverables of the project core team, and manages resource needs and cross-functional team(s). This position is responsible to the senior management team for all aspects of the project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead cross-functional project teams.
Hold regular meetings and hold team members accountable to project goals.
Work with staff to draw realistic but challenging timelines/priorities.
o Provide follow-up/support on their timely execution.
Responsible for coordinating team activities by GPC006 Design Control,
GPC041, New Product Development Guidelines, and GPC098 Risk Management.
o Responsible for the timeline and design history file for the project.
o Work with functional areas to estimate expenses and track budget.
o Supervise and support the development of the Design and Development Plan, Risk Management
Plan and Report, FMEA, Master Validation Plan, and other required documentation.
o Train other employees in new assays and systems.
Support department and corporate objectives.
Ensure appropriate representation on the project teams as needed.
Attract, retain, and motivate a high-caliber team.
Ensure communication of pertinent information to all required levels and presents on overall
project status.
INTERACTIONS:
Interacts with Finance on budgeting and resource planning
Interacts with Clinical Affairs for project deliverables
Interacts with Quality Assurance for project activities, design transfer, and risk management
Interacts with Senior Management on project reporting and planning
Interacts with Marketing on project deliverables
Interacts with Regulatory Affairs on project deliverables and planning
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 60% of the time in meetings, working with the team or talking on the phone, and 40% of the time at the desk on the computer, doing analytical work.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:
Education/Experience:
BA / BS degree or equivalent in business administration, science or engineering required
A minimum of 2years' direct program management experience required
Minimum 5 years experience in a clinical, diagnostic, or equivalent product development environment required PMP Certification preferred Demonstrated experience in managing projects required.
Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent project management skills are required Excellent prioritization, organization, and the ability to multitask are required.
Experience in QSR (Quality System Regulations) is required.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships between groups are required.
Knowledge of the budgeting process, planning, and building realistic timelines required.
Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing design transfer is required.
Experience managing projects required Leads projects requiring in-depth knowledge of immunoassay, molecular and/or instrument program management and development.
This individual will be responsible for leading a project team comprised of members from multiple departments.
Demonstrates the ability to lead the project team from inception to product launch using the GPC041 process.
Exercises discretion within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Strong understanding of Quidel manufacturing and manufacturing design transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.