Job description
Quidel’s mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel’s comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.
We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!
Quidel is looking for a Program Manager to join our team in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego. The Program Manager is responsible for managing large project(s), a platform of products and/or multiple smaller projects which includes tasks such as managing project core team(s) from Phase 0 approval to product market introduction. Additionally, the Program Manager develops project resource, capital and expense estimates, maintains timeline and deliverables of the project core team, manages resource needs and cross functional team(s). This position is responsible to the senior management team for all aspects of the project.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead cross functional project teams.
- Hold regular meetings and hold team members accountable to project goals.
- Work with staff to draw realistic but challenging timelines/priorities.
- Provide follow-up/support on their timely execution.
- Responsible for coordinating team activities in accordance with GPC006 Design Control, GPC041, New Product Development Guidelines and GPC098 Risk Management.
- Responsible for the timeline and design history file for the project.
- Work with functional areas to estimate expenses and track budget.
- Supervise and support development of Design and Development Plan, Risk Management Plan and Report, FMEA, Master Validation Plan and other required documentation.
- Train other employees in new assays and systems.
- Support department and corporate objectives.
- Ensure appropriate representation on the project teams as needed.
- Attract, retain and motivate a high caliber team.
- Ensure communication of pertinent information to all required levels and presents on overall project status.
Education/Experience
- BA / BS degree or equivalent in business administration, science or engineering required
- Minimum of 2 years’ direct program management experience required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical, diagnostic or equivalent product development environment required
- PMP Certification preferred
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects required
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent project management skills required
- Excellent prioritization, organization and the ability to multitask required
- Experience in QSR (Quality System Regulations) required
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships between groups required
- Knowledge of the budgeting process, planning, and building realistic timelines required
- Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing design transfer required
- Experience managing projects required
Leads projects requiring in-depth knowledge of immunoassay, molecular and/or instrument program management and development. This individual will be responsible for leading a project team comprised of members from multiple departments. Demonstrates the ability to lead the project team from inception to product launch using the GPC041 process. Exercises discretion within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Strong understanding of Quidel manufacturing and manufacturing design transfer.
Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel’ s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be customer driven, focused on execution, and new product oriented. We succeed by being determined, optimistic team players.
Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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