- Single point of accountability for delivering new programme/product development projects towards first launch until commercial product owner/manager takes responsibility. Accountability will be on strategy and execution on quality, time & cost and-spanning Commercial, Technology & Innovation and Global Quality and Operations activities.
- Provide leadership and oversight for project teams and close partnership with project managers to deliver new products to the market.
- Responsible for project scope definition, timelines, escalation, problem solving and risk mitigation plans throughout the life of a project.
- Lead the communication regarding a project(s) at the executive leadership forums such as business unit portfolio review and corporate executive leadership team meetings and in alignment with respective VP of R&D.
- Responsible for one or more B2B accounts. Manage complete portfolio for such clients, including scoping of and agreements for new opportunities. Establish and maintain relationships to respective counterpart at client, in close collaboration with Convatec's commercial lead.
- Actively partner, influence, advocate and engage the wider business functions such as Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, Quality and Operations etc. at both peer and senior level to enable the effective delivery of projects.
- Lead a series of cross functional team projects and initiatives which are interdependent to enable the realisation of business targets; Ensure appropriate visibility and escalation in a timely and coordinated fashion.
- Partner with project manager to define, detail and maintain a series of project plans with clearly identified milestones and execute accordingly to TCQ (total cost of quality)
- Ensure detailed and accurate project plans are in place for both the technical aspects of the project and the overall delivery of the project in partnership with the project manager.
- May lead and initiate interactions with 3rd party partners and vendors on technical issues and questions.
- Identify activities which are needed to mitigate risk during all stages of the projects and resolve by proving out concepts through to practice using methods such as prototyping and or rapid simulation techniques.
- Analyse, interpret and present data from product, process development, clinical and regulatory, quality and operations work in partnership with functional leaders which can enable appropriate stakeholder management and engagement, propose recommendations and support decision making.
- If applicable, actively recruit maintain and develop a team of personnel who can deliver on the projects for 3-5 years, ensuring a competent and clear deputy for this role is in place.
- Coach, train and advise others on design controls and new product development process as a whole.
- We're looking for a candidate with multiple years medical device industry experience, as well as senior technical management/leadership experience.
- Degree in Scientific or Engineering education (advanced degree preferred).
- Hands-on experience from B2B business partnerships, internationally.
- Business and strategic experience and ability to influence and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as marketing, quality and operations.
- Experience in clinical development, product development and design control.
- Ability to influence at the C-Suite level.
- Good understanding of ISO 13485 and design controls.
New Product Delivery Lead – Convatec Infusion Care - Søborg, Danmark - ConvaTec
Beskrivelse
Are you passionate about medical device product development, driven by a strong will to improve other people's lives? Would you like to join a world leading company working towards improving treatments of chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease?
At Convatec, we're transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We're aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring and you'll do the same.
We are guided by our five core values that shape the way we work, every day: Improve Care, Deliver Results, Grow Together, Own It and Do What's Right.
About the role
You will be accountable for the execution of new product development projects from concept to market launch.
This role will be a member of the Infusion Care business unit R&D leadership team and will be critical to the success of business to deliver high quality, timely products that meet the strategic deliverables over a 3-5-year horizon, through oversight and leadership of diverse cross functional teams (operations, R&D, medical, regulatory, clinical, quality, supply chain, marketing, etc.).
Depending on the scope of the projects, the role may lead a team of assigned resources to deliver a specific programme of work or serve as an individual contributor.
You will be reporting directly to the Vice President R&D. The work location is Søborg, Denmark with a flexible office environment and a hybrid way of working. Some travelling is to be expected, approx. 20 days per year.
Your key responsibilities
To succeed in the role
We are looking for a profile with strong track record of product development leadership delivering new products from concept to market by leading cross functional teams. You bring an in-depth demonstrable knowledge of medical device design controls in accordance with applicable regulations.
You enjoy collaborating in a highly diverse organisation, with many different functions, and not at least, culture-specific habits and practices. You demonstrate leadership style that will build, develop and coach the cross functional teams in line with Convatec High Performing Team principles and the ability to lead in a matrix structure, influence and build strong relationships.
You have excellent communication skills, a high business acumen and appreciation of all key project functions such as technical (regulatory, quality, manufacturing, clinical) and commercial. You are well structured and methodological and know when to execute and delegate, and how to make right prioritisations.
Qualifications
About us
We offer you a position in a dynamic and global company with great benefits and flexibilities for the employees. We will provide you with challenges and development opportunities and the chance to influence your own role. You will be a part of a great community where we all help and support each other – while continuously building on our competences and network.
The five pillars of our corporate strategy are Focus, Innovate, Simplify, Build and Execute.
Interviews will be conducted continuously, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon possible. In case of questions to the position, please contact Matthias Heschel at We look forward to hearing from you
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At Convatec, our vision is to develop pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We devise, develop and manufacture innovative products and services that support people with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions, helping to improve care for them and giving them greater confidence, freedom and mobility.
Convatec, Infusion Care (Unomedical a/s) is a part of a global medical technology business focused on serving people and care givers. We develop and market sterile disposable products for subcutaneous infusion of various medications. Specialised in the treatment of chronic diseases, such as Diabetes Mellitus and Parkinson's Disease. Our manufacturing facilities in Denmark and Mexico produce more than 100 million infusion sets per year, making us the world leader within this field. Further information about the company can be found at our website or
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