Program Manager - Supply Risk Management

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Program Manager - Supply Risk Management. The Program Manager (Supply Risk Management) is a strategic business partner responsible for the oversight and management of activities on complex medical diagnostic equipment, assays, and business improvement projects with an emphasis on supply chain risk avoidance and mitigation. This role shall be responsible to implement strategies to manage both every day and exceptional risks along the supply chain based on continuous risk assessment with the objective of reducing vulnerability and ensuring continuity. Works closely with procurement and manufacturing partners and act as a bridge to executive leadership. Plans, conducts, and directs high impact projects. Anticipates, identifies, and leads critical inter-dependencies and delivers insights through issue identification, resolution, and contingency planning, ultimately guiding cross functional teams towards milestone achievement. A Program Manager must have strong critical thinking and decision-making skills and the ability to influence without authority, infusing the project teams with a sense of urgency, ownership and accountability and culture of high performance.

This position is in Rochester NY or Raritan NJ.

The Responsibilities

• Participate in risk assessment activities to identify both existing and potential supply chain disruptions.
• Drive local project execution of risks with procurement and manufacturing partners within schedule, scope, and budget for business continuity.
• Work closely with procurement/manufacturing partners to track project progress using project management tools, identify issues, and escalate for resolution. Act as the voice of the partner.
• Coordinate tactical activities between partners and local team members for continued risk assessment and mitigation.
• Runs meetings as required, with clear agendas, documents meeting outcomes and communicates tasks and timelines to internal and external team members.
• Works with flexibility to accommodate international time zones.
• Delivers informative, well-organized presentations on project status and selected project topics.
• Recognizes conflict and collaborates on strategies to overcome it.
• Builds relationships and effectively communicates status and opportunities for improvement throughout the team.
• Provides candid and constructive feedback to functional leaders relative to individual performance. Motivates the team to exceed expectations. Ability to encourage and enable people to work together as a team to accomplish the project.
• Promotes and implements process improvements and project management best practice methodologies and tools.
• Expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Creates a positive environment; instills sense of urgency and motivates the team.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Science or related field
• 8+ years of prior project management experience, preference in on market product support.
• 10-15% occasional travel (as needed) - Domestic / International

Preferred:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expertise using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Demonstrated management role of cross functional projects.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to take calculated risks and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
• Ability to influence and present information to all levels of the organization including senior management.
• Able to identify problems and lead proactive problem-solving efforts to achieve project goals.
• Lean, six sigma, SCRM or other supply chain certificates.
• Prior experience working in a supply chain, quality or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working in the diagnostics or medical device industry.
• Familiar with Medical Regulatory practices.

The Key Working Relationships

• Internal Partners: Subject Matter Experts, Functional Leaders, Project Team members
• External Partners: Technical, Operational and Project Management Contract partners, Regulatory Agencies, Funding Agencies

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a typical office environment; no strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 40% of time in meetings, working with the team/other cross functional teams, or talking on the phone, 60% of the time at the desk on computer, providing support for regulatory inspections. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines as needed. 10-15% travel (as needed) - Domestic / International.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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