Director of Program Management, R&D (Loveland, CO)

Antech Diagnostics•Loveland, CO

8d•$169,000 - $212,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Program Management, Research & Development is a leadership role responsible for leading a team of project managers and managing an innovative portfolio within Antech’s R&D department. The role oversees budgeting, planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional projects on time, within scope, and on budget, using rigorous risk mitigation strategies. It requires extensive experience with stage-gate development task oversight and influencing the business organization in the co-development process of innovation, as well as matrix organizational leadership and highly proficient project management skills. The position will mature a disciplined R&D PMO by implementing tools, infrastructure, team ethos, and processes; oversee project planning, risk management, financial stewardship, quality and regulatory compliance; and implement a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to improve design history file management and business continuity. The role involves regular collaboration with technical leads, scientists, engineers, technical product managers, senior management, external partners, vendors, and research collaborators. The position is based in Loveland, Colorado. Notable travel is required for 25% of the time. Work is primarily in a typical office environment or a remote home office where pets may be present.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
15 or more years of experience in R&D project management, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, engineering, or technology.
Strong understanding of R&D processes, methodologies, and best practices.
Strong understanding of stage-gate business and development processes.
Significant experience leading and motivating project teams in a cross-functional, indirect-management environment.
Ability to assess and mitigate risks and create cost controls and budgets for assigned projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to advance projects in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fluid environment.
Self-directed and able to work with little explicit direction or oversight while pursuing personal, department, and company goals.
Strong facilitation, leadership, and management skills, and professionalism when interacting with customers and coworkers.
Significant experience using MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to identify high-value business problems that can be solved using AI while controlling development and operating costs, and willingness to experiment responsibly and remain curious about AI use.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D.
Experience in veterinary diagnostics, medical devices, or biotechnology.

Responsibilities

Implement tools, infrastructure, team ethos, and processes to mature a disciplined R&D PMO.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and project budgets for the R&D portfolio and enterprise initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Coordinate with technical leads, scientists, engineers, and technical product managers to ensure project objectives meet requirements.
Co-lead cross-functional project teams and provide guidance, direction, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
Manage team resources, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
Identify risks and challenges that may affect project timelines or deliverables, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Address issues proactively, keep stakeholders informed, support decision-making, provide project status and milestone updates, and record key decisions.
Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders, including senior management, about project progress.
Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and research collaborators as needed.
Manage project budgets, track expenses, adhere to financial guidelines, and allocate resources effectively.
Identify cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising project quality.
Ensure projects comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, best practices, business policies, and regulatory requirements.
Implement quality assurance processes and conduct regular project reviews and audits.
Implement a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to improve design history file management and business continuity.
Participate in special projects and assignments as assigned or required.
Conduct oneself ethically, uphold organizational values and standards, seek guidance, and report concerns or policy and ethics violations.