Program Manager
$115,000–$183,900 year
On-siteConcord, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs under the Biosciences Reagents & Assays Segment, managing large-scale, multi-year product roadmaps involving the launch of hundreds of SKUs. Drive cross-functional Core Teams and Extended Teams through the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and trade-off decisions. Execute program governance by leading technical reviews, design reviews, and phase-gate assessments while maintaining adherence to the Global Product Development System and Design Control requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks through data-driven decision-making and facilitate timely resolutions with executive stakeholders. Balance regulatory, quality, and operational considerations to ensure successful execution in a fast-paced, ISO-regulated environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline
- Hands-on laboratory experience
- 6–8 years of experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic industries
- 2–5 years of project or program management experience
- Proven success leading New Product Development (NPD) teams
- Proven success delivering products through commercialization
- Experience working within Design Control, Change Management, and ISO-regulated environments
- Minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week
- Proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field
- Cross-functional team leadership experience (2+ years preferred)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience in regulated product development environments such as research, clinical diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences
- Experience managing large-scale NPI programs involving hundreds of SKU introductions (including reagents, kits, panels, assays etc.)
- Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or medical device industries
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across product development processes
- Experience representing programs during internal or external audits
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
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