Manager, Research And Development

Company: MiMedx
Location: Marietta
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

At MIMEDX, our purpose starts with helping patients heal. We are driven by discovering and developing regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue to provide breakthrough therapies addressing the unmet medical needs for patients across multiple areas of healthcare. Possessing a strong portfolio of industry leading advanced wound care products combined with a promising clinical pipeline, we are committed to making a transformative impact on the lives of patients we serve globally.
We are excited to add a Manager, Research & Development to our growing R&D team!

SUMMARY:Lead product development (PD) efforts supporting process improvement to existing product offerings and new product development. Drive PD innovation and process development/optimization for implementation into production. Also responsible for managing a cross functional team to coordinate PD efforts from early feasibility through design transfer. A Manager may serve as a PD representative to communicate PD updates and progress to facilitate corporate decision making.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the management of programs/projects related to New Product Development and Life cycle engineering activities for tissue products
• Responsible for staffing, developing, and managing the work of New Product Development & life cycle engineering employees assigned to respective programs
• Coordination of cross functional collaboration as needed for the successful execution of project activities as required for product development process
• Conduct all engineering matters and actions within the scope of authority. Actions must be consistent with company and regulatory standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Manage project queue and prioritization of concept development ideas being considered for tissue projects
• Manage project queue and prioritization of ideas being considered for sustaining engineering changes
• Responsible for facilitating New Product Development steering committee meetings including review & monitoring of ongoing efforts through all phases of new product development and life cycle engineering for tissue products
• Responsible for creating best practice in regards to project management for new product development and life cycle engineering
• Responsible for impact assessment of changes with respect to design review, risk management or other supporting documentation required to support ongoing changes
  
  
  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience within a regulated field; or a combination of relevant education and experience. Graduate degree in scientific, engineering, or business field is preferred, but not required
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of Product Development and Life cycle engineering processes including program/project management thereof including; Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitor & controlling, and Closing processes.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency at MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and Windows-based operating systems
  • Must be able to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) within a team, company, and outside consultants
  • Must have strong organization skills and attention to detail
    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Work to be performed in the Company's Marietta, Georgia facilities
    • This position will have contact with biomaterials as well as chemicals used in the manufacture of products

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