Program Manager – Material Regulations & Biocompatibility Database

GE HealthCare • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

The Program Manager will be a key member of a global, cross-functional team, responsible for transforming the way product material composition data is managed across GE Healthcare products. This role will also lead the development of a comprehensive biocompatibility database to streamline external testing and ensure regulatory compliance. The Program Manager will establish lean, standardized processes for collecting and managing material substance information from diverse systems, as well as biocompatibility test data. This centralized approach will enable accurate product content reporting for tender requests and provide the necessary documentation to meet regulatory requirements. The Program Manager will work with all relevant stakeholders across all functions of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., EE, ME), and/or 10 years relevant product development experience
• Strong subject matter expertise in data analytics for engineering and business tools
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and experience working with material suppliers or sourcing functions
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality system standard
• Ability to create long lasting relationships with stakeholders, building trust through effective communication and strong interpersonal connections
• Strong influencing skills to manage conflicts/unforeseen events
• Knowledge of trade associations and standards development groups involving environmentally conscious design and regulations

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant engineering, manufacturing, quality, or product compliance experience
• 5+ years of expertise with environmentally conscious design and/or sustainability programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, preferably with time spent directly in product development, certification, testing, lab accreditation and global market entry requirements
• Knowledge of materials and chemical substances found in parts & components
• Strong subject matter expertise in environmentally conscious design standards and regulations impacting the broad GEHC product portfolio
• Knowledge of AI tools associated with data management
• Familiarity with the broad GEHC product portfolio and demonstrated cross-functional and multi-product knowledge
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and with global, virtual teams
• Passion for people development, and willingness to take risks
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities; demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire others
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead a global initiative to collect, organize, and maintain product material information and biocompatibility test results
• Develop and deliver lean, standardized documentation, guidance, and training for material composition and biocompatibility testing in GE Healthcare medical devices
• Implement automation for supplier data collection
• Collaborate with Sourcing to establish common, standardized practices across all suppliers
• Align engineering part attribute data with supplier provided information
• Define and enforce standard documentation requirements
• Drive adoption of standardized process across product sub-segments
• Monitor, consolidate, and report overall program progress and status

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees