Manager R&D
Core
Lead a Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) team to drive cost optimization, project execution, and continuous improvement for life sciences products.
Role type
Manager, R&D (Value Engineering)
Builds
Cost-out initiatives and VAVE pipelines for life sciences products
Domain
Life Sciences / Manufacturing / Cost Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
VAVE methodologies, product cost analysis, should-costing, costed BOM analysis, site material-spend analysis, product teardown, competitive benchmarking, stage-gate processes, program management, risk management, resource allocation, mentoring, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
PPI and Lean methodologies, regulatory knowledge, cross-functional influence, data interpretation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead SPCI VAVE team strategy and execution; deliver $5M+ annual cost savings; coordinate cross-functional project teams; generate cost-out opportunities via analysis techniques; manage project risks and mitigation; develop Design Verification Plans; establish standard work and PPI systems; execute Annual Operating Plan; mentor and develop team members
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership