Project Manager (R&D) - The Fountain Group
Irvine, CA
About the Job
Hello,
My name is David, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Project Manager (R&D) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Irvine, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.
My name is David, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Project Manager (R&D) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Irvine, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm – some days starting at 7am or 7.30am
- Hybrid Role
- Pay - $133-$142
- Project Management -Combination Products is accountable for leading the cross functional team (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, Human Factors, Project Management, and External Partners) in the execution of a portfolio of projects focused on the delivery system constituent parts of a combination product (Devices, Primary Packaging, Accessories, Secondary Packaging, Instructions for Use and Labeling).
- The Project Manager ensures that the strategy and plans defined for assigned programs are aligned with the needs of the patient and customer and the business objectives of the CMC and Product Strategy teams. In addition, product development timing and scope need to support plans for CMC gate reviews and each clinical phase.
- Leadership of a portfolio of drug delivery system product development projects
- Tactical and strategic management of external device partners including acting as a key interface, managing the project governance process and forward-looking evaluation of potential partners
- Device financial management including budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning of delivery development expenses
- Representing the R&D organization to cross functional leadership through effective and timely communication
- Ensuring effective use of meetings by clearly defining objectives, agendas, inviting the team members specifically needed and publishing minutes and actions
- Driving continuous improvement on Program/project management processes and tools
- Direct management of project managers with responsibility for device/device constituent development projects
- Device development / design controls
- Cross-functional leadership
- Effective communication
- Planning and organization
- Driven, motivated, energetic
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred, but not required
- 10+ years of experience in the combination product or medical device industry with proven experience in developing and launching combination products; broad experience in design controls, human factors studies, design verification/validation and usability studies.
- Leadership of technical professionals; proven effective leader to cross-functional teams with focus on commercialization, equipment selection, build and qualification of delivery systems
- On-body delivery systems, auto-injectors, pumps and pre-filled syringes, and smart packaging design experience desired.
- Skilled in the initiation, selection, coordination and management of projects and have the ability to solve unique problems.
- Requires an in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical and device product development cycle.
- Design history file, project management and product development experience is essential.
- Conflict resolution skills including persuasive management techniques required. Effective communication and people management capability.
- Ensure timely execution of incoming reportable device combination product events to comply with global regulations.
- Must have working understanding and application of GMP principles, concepts, practices and standards as well as relevant related regulatory requirements for commercialization in diverse global markets (United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America).
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.
Source : The Fountain Group