Project Leader / Sr Project Leader

Foundation Medicine•Boston, MA

3d•$177,440 - $273,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Leader is accountable for delivering programs and solutions in line with FMI’s global product development strategy. The role provides cross-functional leadership to global project teams through Feasibility & Planning, Execution, and program Launch. It requires expertise in diagnostics development, strategic and creative thinking, and strong leadership across multiple disciplines. The position may be hired at Director or Sr Director level depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field.
12 or more years of experience in program execution, including end-to-end product lifecycle experience.
At least 5 years of experience in biotechnology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field.
Detailed knowledge of and a proven track record in clinical diagnostic product development.
Knowledge of regulatory and quality systems frameworks for design controls, validations, manufacturing, and laboratory processes.
Experience managing complex systems and programs and making effective decisions based on available data.
Understanding of clinical diagnostic markets and customers, and the ability to translate customer requirements into product design.
Expertise in building trusted relationships within and outside an organization.
Experience leading in a matrix environment and inspiring and guiding teams to deliver results.
Enterprise mindset and understanding of the broader organization.
Ability to develop team members and equip them to execute effectively.
Willingness to do hands-on work on a small, scrappy team.
Strong communication and ability to influence at all levels of the company.
Bias for action and a team-oriented approach.
Clear understanding of what is at stake for patients.
Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy.
Commitment to FMI’s values of Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects or programs on specification, within budget, and on time.
Execute a strategy aligned with FMI objectives and set direction for global product development from Feasibility & Planning through Launch.
Lead teams in developing alternative scenarios and development options, evaluating cost, time, and risk/benefit for strategic decisions.
Guide program teams on development planning, including scope, roles and responsibilities, specifications, timelines, and resources.
Develop strategic options that address time, cost, risk, and technical, regulatory, business, and operational needs.
Guide product design and development decisions using knowledge of product specifications, enterprise impacts, timelines, and resources.
Define product-development trade-offs with consideration of short- and long-term impacts on the product roadmap and enterprise plan.
Select product-development pathways based on cross-functional evaluation and risk assessment.
Ensure the team has an effective blend of expertise and interpersonal capabilities.
Align team members and functions behind objectives, facilitate execution, remove roadblocks, and hold team members accountable.
Set challenging project-team goals and ensure best practices are used to achieve them.
Identify risks and challenges proactively and escalate them appropriately.
Plan early and foster cross-functional involvement and communication to support a seamless transition into later development stages.
Create a positive, trusting team environment with transparent communication and a shared project vision; encourage urgency and a can-do attitude.
Coach leaders and key talent, monitor team performance, and develop team members.
Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to drive the product lifecycle.
Propose best practices and implement lessons learned to improve cross-functional collaboration.
Lead business-wide process-improvement and change-management initiatives.
Challenge the team and organization to achieve the best possible performance.
Encourage creative or unconventional ideas and ensure appropriate exploration by the team.
Comply with FMI’s attendance policies.