NPI Program Manager

Company: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities, employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an approved exemption has been granted for a medical reason, sincerely held religious belief, or an employee is otherwise exempt under applicable law. NPI Program Manager Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Resolution Bioscience is seeking an experienced NPI Project Manager with product development experience who will be responsible for planning, tracking, coordinating, and monitoring in-vitro diagnostic product development under design control to accelerate time to market. This involves facilitating communications between multi-functional team members and senior management to ensure timelines and goals are met. Primary role and responsibilities You will: Drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects and lead core and sub-teams to launch products that meet critical unmet needs for cancer patients around the world.
Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
Facilitate the exchange of information between departments on a day-to-day basis and maintain liaison with key members of the project team between project team meetings
Be accountable for managing resources, schedules, financials and adhering to stage gate quality and SDLC control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful and on-time program delivery.
Effectively communicate program updates to steering committees, to functional management, and executive leadership, using a variety of tools and channels.
Lead team efforts to mitigate risks and resolve issues quickly as they arise, including root cause analysis and corrective action. And if you're up for it: Develop processes to enable a healthy manufacturing pipeline across multiple Contract Manufacturers in supply and labor constrained environments.
Prioritize and lead complex process improvement programs across the organization in support of all departments and functional areas. Evaluate completed process improvement projects to identify and implement best practices and lessons learned.
Assist with annual planning processes across the organization, including strategy, headcount, budget and resource allocation.
Conduct post-mortem activities and drive closure of process gaps.
Drive PMO learning and development opportunities across the organization. Qualifications and Skills: BA/BS in life sciences, engineering, or business is preferred
PMP certificate or similar preferred
Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience in medical device product introduction experience
Strong analytical skills to assess situations and drive decision making
Ability to coordinate across disciplines and integrate all aspects of business as they impact complex development projects including negotiation of scope, roles and responsibilities, specifications, timelines, and resources up, across, and down organization
Demonstrated effective written and oral communications skills
Ability to independently function in a fast pace changing environment with deadline and resource constraints
Capacity to achieve outcomes based on ability to facilitate and negotiate desired results
Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of ISO 13485, QSR and Design Control requirements are a positive
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a must Nice to Have's Experience in NGS, or oncology-related research & development is a plus.
Previous experience working on FDA submissions is preferred
Impeccable organization skills, attention to details and punctuality are essential for this position. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. About Agilent Benefits: Innovative and fun work environment
Competitive salary
Healthcare benefits
Flexible time off
Paid volunteer days
401K & Company Match
Employee Referral Bonus
Training Opportunities Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030.

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