Manager - Product Development
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MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BS Engineering, Scientific or Technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years experience which includes at least 2 years of Medical Device experience.
- Management experience and new product development experience preferred.
- Accomplished management of project development efforts -–including post support marketing of existing & new products
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Demonstrated understanding and application of financial planning and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people and projects and to get results through others; must be familiar with phase gate design control processes
- Capable of training customers on the proper use and troubleshooting of existing products
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling maintenance
- Effective team builder with a track record developing direct reports
NICE TO HAVE:
- MS, MBA helpful but not required
- Background in Six Sigma and Test Methods ideal.
- Multiple project planning and strategic development
- Business Acumen
- Hiring and Staffing
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Understanding of market in area of specialty
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Six Sigma evaluation skills, Minitab preferred
- Strong competence in Microsoft Office applications
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:
- Reports to Director or Sr Manager of Product Development.
- Manages 5 – 10 exempt level technical reports. Interacts cross functionally both internal and external to the company. Significant contact with internal and external customers. Interact with division and business unit leaders, customers
- Budget: Manages expense and capital budgets in the range of < $1mm
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Standard office setting, R&D lab, model shop, supplier, service facility, manufacturing facility visits, domestic and international travel as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
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