Talent.com
Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences
Manufacturing Program ManagerKatalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences • Worcester, MA
Manufacturing Program Manager

Manufacturing Program Manager

Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences • Worcester, MA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description:
  • As a Manufacturing Program Manager, you are responsible for leading large programs that involve multiple manufacturing, testing and storage locations across the globe.
  • The scope of the programs you lead typically includes assembly, labeling, packaging, testing, storage and release of new or modified medical devices and drug-device combination products.
  • You are responsible for creating and implementing program execution strategies, creating and maintaining program milestones and timelines, facilitating product and design transfer kick-off meetings, aligning global and site cross-functional project execution teams, planning material use, sourcing and distribution across the network, enabling regulatory submissions and supporting product launches.
  • Your role involves turning business goals into actionable project plans, establishing clear deliverables and milestones, communicating to stakeholders, removing barriers to success, managing risks, and driving collaboration across Manufacturing, Engineering, Science & Technology, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory.
  • You are expected to be a proactive, organized, leader with executive presence and strong communication skills that enable achievement of program goals and delivery of exceptional value.
Responsibilities:
  • Using a collection of program management tools, independently define and document the program scope, execution strategies, resources, deliverables and milestones.
  • Manage the program per its approved financial plan, ensuring that actual charges post as anticipated and communicate/resolve any financial variances.
  • Articulate the program execution strategy, deliverables and milestones to appropriate internal and external stakeholders maintaining a clear, consistent narrative to foster engagement, understanding and alignment.
  • Work collaboratively with the program team to implement effective program governance structures, work breakdown structures, roles and responsibilities, integrated timelines and communication plans.
  • Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; implement as needed to keep the program on track.
  • Identify and realize opportunities that result in acceleration, efficiency and cost avoidance/reduction. Understand and integrate changes in the global landscape for device and combination product industrialization, global quality and regulatory requirements and pathways for approval/market access in programs to deliver acceleration and value.
  • Ensure the program team and stakeholders are aligned and the program is being executed efficiently. Manage competing timelines and make difficult decisions regarding priorities across the program. Drive rapid identification, communication and resolution of issues. Enable informed decision making, robust cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement of program management practices and tools.
  • Plan and facilitate global meetings, document minutes and actions, follow-up on closure, and hold team members accountable for decisions and deliverables.
  • Ensure that programs and projects are technically and financially closed out upon completion and any on-going responsibilities are formally transferred to appropriate parties.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or science. Advanced degrees and certifications such as Program Management Professional are a plus.
  • + years of combined professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, science & technology or technical operations for a pharma/biotech/device manufacturer.
  • Minimum of years of global program and/or project management experience is required.
  • Minimum of years of relevant experience in a drug product fill/finish, device manufacturing or combination product packaging plant environment is required.
  • Experience with industrialization/qualification of drug product fill/finish, device manufacturing and combination product assembly, labeling and packaging operations is required.
  • Experience with product transfer from development to operations is required.
  • Exposure to quality systems, design controls, product labeling, regulatory submission strategy/preparations and product launch/commercial supply are a plus.
  • Must have above average skills using MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams and SharePoint. Power BI/Smartsheet and open AI skills are a plus.
  • Must have the ability to create program charters, execution strategies, milestone tables, Gantt timelines, MS Project schedules, work breakdown structures, RACI matrices, risk registers and material demand and supply plans.
  • Excellent program and stakeholder management, written/verbal communication, active listening, negotiating, influencing and multi-tasking skills are required. Must be able to effectively facilitate cross-functional resolution of complex scientific, technical, analytical and business issues.
  • Strong financial skills and business acumen are preferred.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.

Create a job alert for this search

Manufacturing Program Manager • Worcester, MA

Similar jobs

CRNA Program Director

Yale New Haven HealthWoonsocket, RI, United States
Full-time

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, account... Show more

 • Promoted

Program Management Operations Coordinator

GlobalchannelmanagementMarlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Quick Apply

Program Management Operations Coordinator needs 6+ years' program/project management within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.Program Management Operations Coordinator requires:.Bachelor's deg... Show more

Trade Compliance Program Manager

WatersMilford, MA, United States
Full-time

Trade Compliance Program Manager.Waters Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Trade Compliance Program Manager to lead our global program for core product attributes, including HS/HTS tariff clas... Show more

 • Promoted

Audit Manager

GPACHarrisville, RI, United States
Full-time +1

Gpac has partnered with top CPA firms across the United States and Canada that are looking for top talent to add to their team on a permanent-full-time basis!.We are seeking Audit Managers to assis... Show more

 • Promoted

Supply Chain Manager

Uline, Inc.Foster, RI, US
Full-time

Pay from $100,000 to $140,000 per year.Plainfield Pike Road, Plainfield, CT 06374.New hires earn a $5,000 bonus! Join the team opening Uline’s newest warehouse in Connecticut!.Find fulfillment in y... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Controller

SDL Search PartnersGroton, MA, United States
Full-time

New opening with a Global, Publicly Traded Manufacturing & Distribution company overseeing all financial operations including general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial statement prepara... Show more

 • Promoted

Leadership Management Program

BioLife Plasma ServicesWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Taked... Show more

 • Promoted

Management Program Analyst

Internal Revenue ServiceWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time

Job Title/h2pThe following is the job description for the position:/ph3Duties/h3pThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.If this vacancy includes more than one grade... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Management Consultant

Micro1Greenville, Rhode Island, US
Remote
Full-time

Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform.AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents th... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Project Manager

ConsigliMilford, MA, United States
Full-time

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Project Management Department: Project Management Reports to: Project Manager Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $93,000 - $116,000... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Director, Global Demand Generation (ABM, Enterprise Growth)

ConfidentialWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time

Senior Director, Global Demand Generation (ABM, Enterprise Growth).Industry-leading provider of cloud-based communications solutions.Information Technology and Services.Privately Held, Private Equi... Show more

 • Promoted

Program Scheduler

Leonardo DRSFitchburg, MA, United States
Full-time

Location: Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420 Job ID: 114328 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and suppor... Show more

 • Promoted

Cell Therapy Project Manager

SOKOL GxP ServicesAyer, Massachusetts, United States
Temporary

SOKOL GxP Services is a leading provider of GxP compliance, CQV/validation, and workforce solutions for life sciences manufacturing and quality operations.As a Cell Therapy Project Manager, you wil... Show more

 • Promoted

Costing Manufacturing Engineer

Talnt LLCWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time

Costing Manufacturing Engineer.The Costing Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates for new product quotes and maintaining standard costs for existing production... Show more

 • Promoted

Medical Device Program Manager: Lead Complex Programs

FlexHollis, New Hampshire, United States
Full-time

Flex is seeking a Program Manager based in Hollis, New Hampshire.In this role, you'll lead complex medical device programs, manage project schedules, and drive new business opportunities.Candidates... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Credit Card Portfolio & Growth Manager

Navigant Credit UnionSmithfield, RI, United States
Full-time

A leading credit union in Rhode Island seeks an AVP Credit Card Portfolio Manager to oversee consumer and business credit card portfolios.This role involves developing growth strategies, ensuring c... Show more

 • Promoted

Manager, Business Strategy

Oak St. HealthWoonsocket, RI, United States
Full-time

We're building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who c... Show more

 • Promoted

Medical Device Program Lead

Groe Advisors LLCNorthborough, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time

Groe Advisors LLC in Northborough, Massachusetts, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development of medical devices.This role involves managing projects from concept... Show more

 • Promoted

Manufacturing Manager

Plastic Molding ManufacturingHudson, Massachusetts, United States
$85,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

Lead From the Floor at a Leader in Custom Injection Molding.Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been a privately held, owner-operated leader in the custom injection molding industry... Show more

Operations Manager, Commercial

Waste ManagementLeominster, MA, United States
Full-time

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America.We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professional... Show more