R&D Program Manager - Medical Device

at  Philips

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cross-functional Core Team Leader responsible for the development and launch of new medical device products supporting Philips Image Guided Therapy Devices business.

• Leading medium to large size new product development and/or integration programs supporting execution of the Peripheral Vascular Business strategic plan.
• Defining and managing the project contract in accordance with the “Product Development Process”, Quality Management System, and Regulatory Requirements including appropriate change management.
• Assembling and leading project cross-functional core team to deliver contracted scope and meet commercial objectives. Functions include: PMO, R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Industrialization, and Clinical.
• Collaborating across new product development and sustaining teams as well as with the Integration Office depending on project scope.
• Conducting project planning workshops to integrate cross-functional inputs and executing risk management to exploit opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Managing key project constraints including scope, schedule, budget, and resources as well as ensuring quality outputs to deliver safe and effective products.
• Effectively communicating project progress, decision making, and escalations to ensure alignment across a multi-site project and stakeholder team.
• Applying LEAN practices within project team, supporting PMO functional excellence initiatives, and coaching/mentoring team members as well as partnering with functional management to ensure support for core team member development.
• Up to 25% travel depending on scope of work and business needs.