Director Design Transfer

Abbott Laboratories•Des Plaines, IL

21h

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership in directing and overseeing the transfer of all new products from R&D into Manufacturing Operations including completion of commercialization activities to launch new products according to division goals. Exercise leadership in a multidisciplinary environment to expedite, manage, and coordinate a multitude of interrelated activities within the constraints of limited resources and changing priorities. Develop program strategies for product transfer. Serve as the key R&D interface to Manufacturing Operations, Quality and other cross functional leadership for product transfer.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Management, a project‑relevant discipline, or a related Engineering or Science Field.
Minimum 10 years related work experience and a proven track record in the transfer and launch of complex products.
In depth understanding of the product development process for IVDs and the transfer activities required at each phase from feasibility to product launch.
Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs.
Strong knowledge in project management and product development required.
Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with direct reports, support groups, and management.
Must be proficient in resource planning, team leadership skills, and employee development.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification is desirable but not essential.
Master’s Degree or higher in Management, or in a discipline appropriate to the engineering or science discipline.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and leadership to new product teams to develop transfer strategies for new products.
Anticipates problems, resolves issues, learn and adjust based on prior results and leadership experience to solve problems that occur during product transfer.
Manages the Design Transfer group.
Provides coaching, mentoring and effective oversight of the team.
Work cross-functionally with division leadership to ensure successful transfer and commercialization of new products.
Coordinate input from R&D and cross-functional division leadership from Manufacturing Operations, QC, QA, Clinical Affairs, Planning, Purchasing, Validations, and Regulatory on related projects or sub-projects to increase resource efficiencies and reduce product cost through close collaboration.
Develop product transfer strategies, timelines, and milestones.
Identify resource requirements, costs and time schedules for the project funding process.
Recognize the implication of actions and proposals on the final product outcome, related systems and activities, and general business strategy.
Prepares reports and presents progress to management.
Identify problems and recommend appropriate action plans.
Serve directly and indirectly on multiple project teams in a leadership capacity to support process and compliance improvement activities.
Achieve new product launch dates and key product milestones.
Accountable for completing the transfer and launch of new products within budget constraints and project completion dates, and leading others in the completion of project tasks and subprojects.