Program Director

Zeal HR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical devices industry is seeking a Program Director in Cape Town. The role involves managing projects, interfacing with clients, and leading teams to ensure successful program delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in engineering, extensive experience in medical device development, and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medical device development.
• Experience with Class III medical device R&D, preferably in cardiovascular devices.
• Hands-on technical expertise in quality control and testing.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to understand needs and assess fit.
• Manage external projects and internal resources.
• Conduct high-level program analysis and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Technical Expertise

Education

MSc., MASc., or BEng. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

An exciting opportunity within the medical devices industry for a Program Director based in Cape Town. Our client seeks a highly competent, efficient, thorough, and hardworking Program Director. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, demonstrate leadership, project management, and business & technical initiative, and possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Successful candidates will be exposed to a wide range of projects within the Medtech space, offering significant professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. Interface with customers to understand their needs and assess fit with current & future capabilities.
2. Prepare project plans & resource allocations to present to customers with support from the team (MD, Senior Engineering, etc.).
3. Manage external projects: kick-off customer projects, handle routine feedback (meetings & written), manage timeline change communication, and ad hoc communication.
4. Manage internal resources: identify and assign resources to projects, monitor resources across projects, leverage technical expertise, and coach/mentor R&D staff.
5. Conduct high-level program analysis & reporting.
6. Implement actionable items such as system identification, building & optimization, staff/contractor recruitment or release, materials & equipment management.
7. Strategic planning and goal setting: establish program goals, develop policies, and design initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
8. Resource management: allocate resources effectively, including budgeting and staffing, ensuring programs stay within budget.
9. Oversee program implementation and delivery, ensuring objectives are met.
10. Coordinate efforts across departments or teams to ensure program success.
11. Monitor and evaluate program performance, making adjustments as needed.
12. Lead and supervise program staff, providing guidance, training, and support.
13. Engage with external stakeholders such as community members, clients, or partners to ensure alignment and success.

Requirements:

1. MSc., MASc., or BEng. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering.
2. 10+ years of experience in medical device development.
3. Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD.
4. Experience with Class III medical device R&D, preferably in cardiovascular devices.
5. Experience interfacing with suppliers for timely delivery of products and services.
6. Hands-on technical expertise in quality control, testing, jig design, implant & catheter design, 3D printing, polymer fabrication, and testing.
7. Experience with project documentation, regulatory pathways, and intellectual property management.
8. Strong organizational and administrative skills, including handling POs, NDAs, timesheets, and test protocols.

Desired Skills:

• Program Director
• Project Management
• Biomedical Engineering
• SolidWorks CAD
• Medical Devices, especially Cardiovascular Devices
• Class III Device Experience