Senior Program Manager

Olympus America, Inc.; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 155.000 - 217.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Olympus America, Inc. in Westborough, MA, is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Medical & Scientific Affairs who will drive planning and execution across multiple units. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process excellence, and sustained operational performance across global teams.

You will manage scope, milestones, and budgets, develop schedules, and communicate with senior leadership. Travel up to 15% domestically and 5% internationally is required.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in engineering or scientific/technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a clinical, R&D, engineering, or project management role, interfacing with new product development.
• Experience with FDA guidance, ISO 13485 regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with and/or training in change management.
• Excellent planning and organization skills with project management principles, practices, tools.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to executives; travel up to 15% domestic and 5% international.

Aufgaben

• Drives and leads continuous process improvement initiatives within MSA.
• Define portfolio scope, milestones, and resource needs with SMEs.
• Drive evidence generation strategy discussions with development teams.
• Develop detailed project schedules and budgets; monitor progress.
• Provide regular stakeholder updates on strategy and progress.
• Utilize PM standards and industry best practices for project execution.
• Manage actions and deliverables, holding teams accountable.
• Coordinate post-hand-off integration activities and global processes.

Tools

Microsoft Project

SmartSheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Working Location:Massachusetts, Westborough; Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility:Hybrid

For more than 100 years,Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy,True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard ofpatient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

This position is part of the Global Strategy & Operations function and will be responsible for driving planning and execution of Medical and Scientific Affairs efforts on complex projects in a timely fashion and within budget.

The incumbent will be accountable for partnering with up to two business units to ensure proper MSA sub-functional staffing and support of priority programs. . He/She will plan, in conjunction with multiple MSA sub-functions, project scope, milestones and resource needs, and will monitor progress and budget while keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project life cycle. The Sr. Pro gram Manager (PM) will strongly support the development of sustainable business processes and documentation to reinforce and improve organizational agility and operational performance. This role is highly cross-functional necessitating collaboration with stakeholders within MSA, across GIS/SIS in multiple regions, and within the broader organization as appropriate.

The Sr. PM is responsible for directly and indirectly driving MSA engagement and collaboration across the his/her portfolio(s) while communicating various progress reports and reviews with senior leadership.

The incumbent will report directly to the Director, MSA PMO , and will engage MSA functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to enhance working practices and adherence to operational processes

Job Duties

• Drives and supports continuous process excellence/improvement initiatives as prioritized and approved by MSA leadership with the newly onboarded ESE and DU partners.
• Determine and document portfolio and project scope and objectives by onboarding sub-functional SMEs onto key Digital initiatives.
• Drive Evidence Generation Strategy discussions with development teams and for post commercialization initiatives.
• Build team ownership and commitment to project and business plans and define project milestones, deliverables, and associated resource and budget requirements.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Stakeholder management- Provide updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution
• Proactively manage project-related actions and deliverables, holding team members and functional managers accountable for completion
• Support MSA coordination of integration activities post hand off from MSA BD lead colleagues when applicable.
• Support prioritization of global projects/processes based on business needs and available resources.
• Assess performance and recommend change as necessary to support the development of harmonized global processes.
• Documents new and revises existing process documentation including Quality Documents, process maps, tools, and training materials.
• Any other miscellaneous functional initiatives/business needs as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in engineering or scientific/technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a clinical, R&D, engineering, or project management role, interfacing with new product development.
• Experience with applicable FDA guidance, ISO 13485 regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with and/or training in change management.
• Effectively demonstrated planning and organizational skills with background and experience in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities; highly effective at dealing with change and ambiguity as business needs shift, responding well under pressure, and demonstrating flexibility while ensuring compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable and adaptable presenting to different audiences and levels of the organization, including executive management teams.
• Technical expertise of PM Tools: Microsoft Project and/or SmartSheet.
• Expertly proficient in: Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
• This position will require constant collaborative interactions with co-workers across functional groups and departments. Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate highly effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to expertly analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, develop integrated, creative solutions, and implement these solutions.
• Position requires up to 15% domestic and 5% international travel.

Preferred:

• MS or MBA.
• Strong knowledge and application of global regulations and good document management practices.

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is$154,866.00-$216,812.00/ year, plus potential for annual bonus(subject toplan eligibility andother requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

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