Sterilization Program Manager

ConvaTec; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical solutions company is seeking a Sterilization Program Manager to oversee sterilization projects and ensure timely completion. The ideal candidate will have project management experience in manufacturing and a strong understanding of medical device sterilization processes. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely and requires excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing operations.
• Good understanding of medical device sterilization validation and processes.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project activities to ensure completion within scope, quality, and budget.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop project scope and deliverables.
• Ensure goals are met in customer satisfaction and performance.

Skills

Project Management

Medical Device Sterilization

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Education

Scientific or engineering degree

Masters (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

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About Us
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit

About the role:

The Sterilization Program Manager is responsible for the development and execution of a portfolio of sterilization projects and programs for the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the program is completed on time and within budget and act as a liaison between the individuals working on the program and key stakeholders.

The Program Manager has a working knowledge of the technical and organizational environments in which the Program deliverables are created and in which they will be used.

The Program Manager must be an excellent communicator at all levels within the Program environment, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities, be able to influence and be able to adapt to a dynamic and potentially geographically disbursed Program environment.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

Leads multiple project activities throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiative.

Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities.

Apply change, risk and resource management.

Resolve projects’ higher scope issues.

Assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction and team member performance.

Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.

Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle

Analyzing program risk.

Preparation/update, review and/or approval of validation protocols and reports for sterilization processes within Convatec sites.

Skills & Experience:

At least 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing operations.

Good understanding of medical device sterilization validation and processes.

Leadership skills: Communicator, Organizer, Influential, Action Planner, Self-Motivated, Implementer.

Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.

Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.

Availability to work remotely with low supervision.

Qualifications/Education:

Scientific or engineering degree in the Science, Mechanical, Electronic, Industrial, or equivalent is required. Masters is a plus.

Proficient Project Management Skills

Proficient computer skills: MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Quality System experience from Medical Device, IVD or Pharma background.

Experience in microbiology or sterilization techniques and processes.

Working Conditions:

This role may be based in the United Kingdom with a remote working structure.

Travel Requirements:

Position may involve travel up to 10-15% of the time, this may include overseas travel. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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