Senior Project Lead, Research and Development

New World Medical, Inc.•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

3h•$132,400 - $198,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. R&D Project Lead is responsible for overseeing and delivering project management for new product development projects. This is top level accountability for delivering pipeline projects on-time, within scope and within budget. The Sr. R&D Project Lead will be the voice of the project and will collaborate with all key stake holders and external customers. The Sr. R&D Project Lead will contribute to portfolio decisions with sr. management. This person will be responsible for managing their projects to ensure resources are allocated correctly and utilized efficiently to best meet company objectives.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time and project management skills with attention to detail, and the ability to plan and prioritize work and balance multiple projects.
Use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools effectively.
Excellent knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, both FDA and international.
Strong scientific/technical writing ability.
Managing and implementing multiple projects in exemplary fashion.
Experience in a high-growth, fast paced organization.
Capable of cross collaboration with other department and providing strategic insight that indicates an enterprise-wide mindset.
Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline, MBA preferred.
12+ years of experience, preferably with medical devices.
Minimum 3+ years of managerial experience.
Minimum 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in new product development.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

Establishes and controls processes and budget for development projects.
Fully manage and align their projects with company needs and provide guidance with minimal to no direct input.
Leads product development with planning, development, execution, and management of development projects to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
Drives department leads to consensus for key recommendations and decisions. Elevates where appropriate.
Provide mentorship and coaching to other junior project leads.
Partners and coordinates with other departments within New World Medical to ensure projects milestones and deliverables are met per plan.
Contribute to yearly goals and performance review feedback for all department leads assigned to development projects.
Identify opportunities to enhance project development efficiency.
Contribute to portfolio strategic decision-making.
Effectively communicate with all levels of Management, including periodic project updates.
Make financially responsible and pragmatic decisions.