Program Manager

Nemera; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera in Chicago is seeking a Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams across development of drug delivery devices, coordinating from quotation through design freeze while balancing quality, timing and cost.

You will partner with customers and internal stakeholders, manage risks and governance, and ensure accurate budgeting and reporting across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, science or related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience in medical devices development.
• Experience with leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience directly interacting with customers.
• Strong leadership with exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the customer in collaboration with the key account manager.
• Manage and coordinate the whole program and allocated program team from the request for quotation to the validation of small-scale processes and product design freeze in respect to quality, costs and timing targets.
• Manage program risks and proactively drive any associated action plans.
• Actively participate and coordinate the effective presentation of program status at periodic governance meetings.
• Manage multiple programs at the same time.
• Be capable of providing appropriate effort depending on the program complexity.
• Create program and project plans to track development progress and expenses.
• Coordinate with the finance controller to ensure accurate tracking of finances.
• Participate in the technical decisions and supplier selection with the team.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Customer interaction

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, science or related field

Job description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: The Program Manager establishes with expertise leaders the budget to execute the scope of work. The program manager monitors the program and coordinates all the program activities to reach quality, timing, cost and risk targets during the development of drug delivery devices. The individual works within the defined procedures for development and provides leadership and coordination of the different activities of the program team. Programs may include full product development or smaller scale activities within product development. Resources are often located across different sites which requires strong leadership and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage the customer (internal or external) in collaboration with the key account manager by being the main communication interface
• Manage and coordinate the whole program and allocated program team from the request for quotation to the validation of small-scale processes and product design freeze in respect to quality, costs and timing targets
• Manage program risks and proactively drive any associated action plans
• Actively participate and coordinate the effective presentation of program status at periodic governance meetings
• Manage multiple programs at the same time
• Be capable of providing appropriate effort depending on the program complexity
• Create program and project plans to track development progress and expenses
• Coordinate with the finance controller to ensure accurate tracking of finances
• Participate in the technical decisions and supplier selection with the team

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, science or related field
• 5+ years of program management experience in medical devices development (nice to have)
• Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation (nice to have)
• Experience with leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience directly interacting with customers
• Strong leadership with exceptional communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Program management experience of medical device or combination product development
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (FDA 820, ISO 13485, ISO 62366)
• Experience with high-volume production, injection molding and automation

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

POSITION RANGE: $115,000- $145,000USD Salaried(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.