Director, New Product Introduction
Core
Lead Global Supply Chain activities from concept to commercialization to ensure successful market launch of new medical devices.
Role type
Director, New Product Introduction (Supply Chain)
Builds
New medical device products (specifically Transcatheter Heart Valves)
Domain
Medical Device / Cardiovascular
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing operations leadership, new product introduction (NPI) in regulated environments, cross-functional team leadership, supply chain strategy, business continuity planning, project management, budget management, lifecycle management, external manufacturer transfer
Preferred skills
MBA, APICS CSCP or PMP certification, Six Sigma/LEAN expertise, cGMP knowledge, design controls for Class II/III devices, financial business case development
Technologies
Clarizen, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive Supply Chain Plans for new product programs; Establish business continuity roadmaps and mitigation strategies; Lead Supply Chain Readiness Reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews; Establish operations KPI targets; Develop GSC project resource and funding plans; Provide operations input into financial business cases; Manage enterprise-wide product launch projects; Lead transfer of new products to external and commercial manufacturing facilities; Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional team members; Review and approve product development process (PDP) documents.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
