Senior Project Manager (Molecular Diagnostics)

Industry: Project Management

Company: SEKISUI Diagnostics

At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by doing what we’ve always done – focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems. In recent years, social and consumer needs for medical care have been diversifying in line with dramatic transformations in the global medical environment. We will continue to embrace change and challenge new frontiers so that we can create unique, high-quality products and services that will leave our customers truly satisfied. With worldwide state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an international sales and distribution network, we are a solid partner for healthcare professionals, distributors, and manufacturers around the world. Our global capabilities allow us to meet the specific needs of our wide range of customers – and customize solutions at both a regional and product level.

Are you passionate about new product development with hands on experience in Engineering and Project Management? Do you enjoy managing the technical aspects of a complex instrumentation and/or consumable development projects? If you excel at understanding and communicating complex technical plans and how they relate to project scope, cost, scheduling, and troubleshooting, this is likely a great opportunity for you. If you have been a practicing engineer for several years and now appreciate the project management aspects of new product development then you should consider a career with SEKISUI Diagnostics.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed project plans within our Molecular Diagnostics Engineering group, where we create new instruments and consumables for the point of care market. You will be managing design transfers to instrument contract manufacturers and working directly with suppliers for consumable component manufacturing (injection molders, converters, etc). You will also be working with a variety of engineering sub teams across Software/Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems engineering to facilitate alignment and manage a variety of deliverables across disciplines. Additionally, you will need to be familiar with Jira to aid in open item prioritization, assignment, and harmonizing sub team priorities and goals. You will also be summarizing progress and reporting on project progress to program and company leadership.

To be successful in this role, you must have 5+ years of experience as a practicing engineer. Also, you must possess 5+ years beyond that experience as a Project Manager. You will also be an expert with planning and tracking skills, capable of managing multiple projects, well organized, and have excellent time management skills. You will also possess strong leadership skills, with ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Experience with Japanese culture is desirable. PMP certification is a plus.

SEKISUI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

As an equal opportunity employer, SEKISUI Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. It is also SEKISUI Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

SEKISUI Diagnostics is pleased to consider all qualified applicants for open roles and encourages candidates to apply online. Only those candidates who are selected for further consideration or interviews will be contacted by a member of the company’s internal recruiting team.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000 – $145,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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