Project Manager

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 Project Manager who 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 driving quality execution. This role shall be responsible for working closely with development / manufacturing partners under the guidance of Global PMO and acting as a bridge to global team members.

Anticipates, identifies, and addresses critical inter-dependencies and delivers insights through issue identification, resolution, and contingency planning, ultimately guiding teams towards milestone achievement. A Project 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 located onsite in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of global PMO, drive local project execution with development/manufacturing partners within schedule, scope, and budget
• Work closely with development/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
• 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 engineering or science
• 5+ years of prior project management experience, preference in on market product support
• High-level understanding of new product development process with ability to adapt project management processes to Ortho's product life cycle
• Demonstrated management role of cross functional projects
• Expertise using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software
• 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
• Up to 20% Domestically/15% Internationally

Preferred:

• Experience working in R&D, quality or manufacturing environment
• Diagnostics or medical device industry
• Familiar with Medical Regulatory practices
• Experience with DFSS and DMAIC processes

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

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

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 $120,000 and is bonus eligible or eligible for incentive compensation. 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 the 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] .