Global Director, Device Project Delivery

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards

Commissions for sales roles

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Device Project Management to lead a global team delivering device programs for parenteral combination products. The role partners with Device Leads and CMC PMs to align with CMC plans, with strong communication to senior leaders and stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in product development and 5+ years in PM leadership, across distributed sites, with a focus on device development and regulatory understanding. Hybrid in-office model is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience in Device Development/Regulatory/Quality/Process Engineering.
• 10+ years’ product development experience; 5+ years PM experience focused on Combination Product Development.
• 3+ years leading a PMO.
• Experience planning, managing, and executing device development in combination products; knowledge of biopharmaceutical product development.
• Experience managing distributed resources across multiple sites and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Device Project Management group including resource, budget, and talent management.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, with quality and within budget and standards.
• Define and implement device project management strategy and Design Controls; facilitate deliverables.
• Develop and maintain processes and tools to lead a portfolio of projects.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams with clinical and commercial development plans.
• Introduce new ways of leading and planning projects using available systems and resources.
• Lead strategic initiatives related to Device Project Management and Combination Product Development.

Skills

Project leadership

Resource management

Budget management

Design Controls

Cross-site coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD in Biomedical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Device Project Management to lead a global team delivering device programs for parenteral combination products. The role partners with Device Leads and CMC PMs to align with CMC plans, with strong communication to senior leaders and stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in product development and 5+ years in PM leadership, across distributed sites, with a focus on device development and regulatory understanding. Hybrid in-office model is supported.