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Sr Manager Design and Construction

US - California - San DiegoFull-time$156k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead design and construction efforts for genetic analysis systems, ensuring validation and quality compliance for medical device manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Manager, Design and Construction (Medical Device/IVD)

Builds

Commercial and internal genetic analysis systems, validation programs, and manufacturing processes

Domain

Medical Device / In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) / Genomics

Required skills

FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11/820), ISO 9001/13485/IEC 62304/MDSAP compliance, Validation Principles, FMEA, Risk Analysis, CAPA, Manufacturing process knowledge, Team management (6-10 FTE), Strategic planning, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, ASQ accreditations, Statistical Process Control, DOE techniques, RUO to Dx/IVD transition experience

Technologies

FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, MDSAP

Responsibilities

Drive staff results through coaching and performance management; Establish strategic goals based on business and operations data; Maintain staff via recruiting, training, and safety compliance; Ensure validation programs meet regulatory requirements; Report on validation activities and audit readiness; Estimate timelines and budgets for validation engineering; Formalize and document processes; Assist in designing and improving verification tests; Participate in new product development teams; Lead cross-functional teams to address system issues

Seniority

Senior Manager, hands-on leadership