Sr Project Manager Jobs

Description

The estimated salary range for this role based in California is between $147,100 and $176,500 annually. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Discount programs
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Wellness Programs
• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Parental leaves
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

THE COMPANY

The world is facing a medical crisis, bacteria are increasingly evolving resistance to even our strongest antibiotics. The problem is already very real and immediate; for example, bloodstream infection leading to sepsis is now responsible for more than half of all deaths in hospitals and is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals. Sepsis mortality rate increases >6% every hour without effective antibiotic treatment. Yet, despite the life and death urgency, and healthcare cost impacts, current methodologies require 3 days to determine the correct antibiotic.

Specific Diagnostics, a bioMerieux company, has developed a breakthrough solution to rapidly determine the effective antibiotic treatment for bloodstream and other acute infections. Used for bloodstream infection Specific’s solution provides results 2 days sooner (1 day vs 3 days).

We offer an opportunity to join us at an inflection point in our commercial growth, with our first commercial product being released new venture capital funding and recognition from major customers and government agencies fueling an expansion of our staff.

THE JOB

• The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the overall project management function for the operations.
• Maintain and manage an active and balanced portfolio of projects that includes design transfer, manufacturing scaling, quality improvements, process improvements, cost reductions, securitization, and compliance improvements.
• Manage projects arising from production, eliminate backorders and build quality products while maintaining morale.
• Position is responsible for managing key projects for the site operations, collaborating or guiding other project managers or contributors who are assigned to the projects or as key stakeholders.
• Plan and direct the activities necessary to support operations and continuously improve all functions on the site. Ensure that projects are managed, tracked and reported.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Able to write, revise, and present change notifications, change orders, protocols and reports, work instruction documents, standard operating procedures, qualifications, product specifications, and verification and validation plan
• Work with all other departments and maintain a high degree of cooperation. Assist in identification and prioritization of site projects
• Lead and monitor multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of company’s quality system.
• Motivate others to accomplish tasks without direct supervision
• Presentation skills suitable for project and budget reviews.
• Manage Projects efficiently to successful completion under quality management requirement

Participate in strategic planning.

• Develop, maintain and revise operation project plan portfolio
• Participate in strategic planning sessions.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

• Technical skills in lean manufacturing techniques, process improvement, and materials management.
• Minimum of 12 years cross functional project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or engineering field. Significant related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. MS Preferred.
• Relevant MBA and/or PMP Certification from PMI a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Management: The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Planning: An ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-3 year time span.
• Commitment to company values.
• 8 or more years of experience in ISO13485 and/or cGMP/cGLP compliant environments, including manufacturing, medical device, or regulated environments, are preferred