ProgramManager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Manager provides cross-functional program leadership to launch new products or improve existing ones. They achieve this through the application of project management tools to drive high level collaboration and coordination with various business functions, track progress, and provide detailed status reports to management. Their function is essential to ensuring teams define and achieve the objectives and goals required to complete projects on time and budget PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide cross-functional program leadership to launch new products or improve existing ones with a focus on Design Control and New Product Introduction in a technical setting Drive high level collaboration and coordination with various business functions (R&D, Engineering, Stats, QA/QR and Operations) to facilitate the program planning process and creation of comprehensive timelines taking into account available resources, dependencies, priorities, risks and other constraints Take ownership of tracking overall team progress and provide detailed management status reports, including KPIs Organize regular team meetings, track and mitigate risks, resolve/escalate issues and review action items Generate the necessary documentation and assist teams with creating project plans, protocols, reports etc. Take ownership of hands-on management and tracking of overall team progress and provide detailed management status reports and updates Interface with external partners and facilitate joint development efforts QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a comparable educational background 2-3 years’ program management experience in biotech space and educational background in molecular biology or genetics testing Certification or formal training in Program or Project Management and experience using a resource management tools is a big plus Experience compiling GANTT charts and project plans KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal skills in addition