Title : Research and Development Program Manager
Company : C. R. Bard
Location : Tempe, AZ 85282
Date Acquired : 6/25/2010 12:27:12 AM
Research and Development Program Manager
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Industry Title
/Category: Medical Device/ Program Manager Engineering
Job ID: 2010-4400
Standard Title: Research and Development Program Manager
Career Level: management
Location/Division: Tempe, AZ/Bard Peripheral Vascular
Relocation: Yes
Posted Date: 6/24/2010
Close Date: ..
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.
We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.
Be Your Best at Bard and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.
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Overview:
Bard Peripheral Vascular is located in Tempe, AZ- where a tradition of vascular innovation spans decades of focusing on improving the quality of patients' lives.
From C. R. Bard's first artertial prosthesis developed in 1954, Bard and the division of Bard Peripheral Vascular have demonstrated commitment to innovative medical technology by introducing surgical and interventional devices for perpheral vascular patency, while providing exceptional service and support to surgeons, intervetionalist and radiologist.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the coordination of department and division activities during the product development process and management of assigned departmental personnel.
Essential Job Functions:
* Performs supervisory responsibilities for direct reports, including but not limited to, performance reviews, recommending salaries and promotions, training, interviewing and hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.
* Identifies development needs and potentials of employees, and provides or recommends project assignments and training to increase expertise to meet current or future division needs.
* Provides technical support and feedback for direct reports.
* Participates as team leader or as an active member of the team to meet company objectives and ensure department responsibilities are completed.
* Coordinates with team members, internal and external suppliers and outside professionals to ensure project output meet users’ needs as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
* Actively participates in training and providing input to training of employees on division procedures and policies.
* Reviews and analyzes costs in order to identify and implement cost improvements.
* Creates, tracks and meets project schedules, plans and budgets.
* Provides input, feedback and maintenance for department and division procedures and policies.
* Assesses priorities and makes assignments to direct reports to ensure project and company priorities are met.
* Coordinates and/or directs all aspects of product development activity related to a product line.
* Coordinates product development activities of R&D/Product Development teams, including integration of RA, QA/QE, ME, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Packaging Engineering for a product line.
* Complies with company procedures and policies, government regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Minimum of Bachelors degree in a technical field plus six to ten years (or Masters degree plus four to eight years, or Ph.D. degree with two to six years) experience in the medical device or closely related industry or equivalent.
2. A minimum of three years experience in a supervisory capacity.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of development, manufacturing and quality systems requirements for medical devices required.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:
SKILLS
* Ability to concurrently handle a variety of projects and coordinate the efforts of direct reports and cross-functional teams.
* Ability to work with in-house and outside support groups.
* Ability to independently work with outside medical and technical professionals.
* Strong skills in communicating with all levels of technical and operating management.
* Demonstrated positive communication and human relation skills.
* Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment as leader or member of a cross-functional team, as well as ability to independently function in the technical and supervisory capacities.
* Good skills in project management.
* Strong ability to analyze and use technical data and resources.
* Ability to specify requirements for products, product components and assemblies, tooling and fixtures.
Education and/or Experience:
* Demonstrated knowledge of development, manufacturing and quality systems requirements for medical devices required.
* A minimum of three years experience in a supervisory capacity
* Demonstrated knowledge of development, manufacturing and quality systems requirements for medical devices required.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle and feel. The employee must be able to lift or move boxes of product/raw materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in a open cubicle environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast- paced enviroment. Bard Peripheral Vascular is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workplace.