Global NPI Director — Medical Device Launches

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 159.000 - 226.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Edwards Lifesciences in California is seeking a Director of New Product Introduction to drive global supply chain readiness for new products from concept to commercialization. You will partner with BU, R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing to align plans, manage risk, and lead complex launches in a regulated environment.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing operations, 5+ years leading NPI transfers, cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and travel up to 15%.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of manufacturing operations experience, incl. 5+ years leading NPI in regulated environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally; onsite requirement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of a Global Supply Chain plan for new product programs.
• Ensure plan integration into NPD/I process with BU partners and regulatory teams.
• Establish business continuity roadmaps and mitigate supply/disruption risks.
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews and transfer of new products to externals.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Herramientas

Clarizen

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Edwards Lifesciences in California is seeking a Director of New Product Introduction to drive global supply chain readiness for new products from concept to commercialization. You will partner with BU, R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing to align plans, manage risk, and lead complex launches in a regulated environment.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing operations, 5+ years leading NPI transfers, cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and travel up to 15%.