Project Manager, Scientific Affairs (IRC9014) career at Integra LifeSciences in Plainsboro

Integra LifeSciences is currently interviewing Project Manager, Scientific Affairs (IRC9014) on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:38:22 GMT. Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery. Integra's orthopedic products include devices and implants for spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow...

Project Manager, Scientific Affairs (IRC9014)

Location: Plainsboro New Jersey

Description: Integra LifeSciences is currently interviewing Project Manager, Scientific Affairs (IRC9014) right now, this career will be placed in New Jersey. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing th! e best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery.

Integra's orthopedic products include devices and implants for spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, tendon and peripheral nerve protection and repair, and wound repair. Integra is a leader in neurosurgery, offering a broad portfolio of implants, devices, instruments and systems used in neurosurgery, neuromonitoring, neurotrauma, and related critical care. Integra is also a leading provider of surgical instruments to hospitals, surgery centers and alternate care sites, including physician and dental offices.

Founded in 1989, Integra is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has over 3,000 employees worldwide. For the last four years, Integra has been included in NJBIZ's list of "New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies."

We value innovative thinkers who are open to new opportunities and derive! satisfaction from knowing that their efforts are making a dif! ference in someone’s life.
Detailed Description Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, this position is responsible for the successful planning, management and execution of scientific and technical projects in Integra’s Scientific Affairs department in accordance with corporate objectives and relevant policies and procedures. The position will also be required to represent Scientific Affairs within and outside the corporation and as such, the position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to positively interact with all levels of the corporation, customers and external agencies.

This position combines the need for excellent organizational and project management skills with a high level of technical ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are to:

Plan, manage and execute Scientific Affairs projects.

Provide strategic leadership for defining and executing Scientific Affairs vision, objectives, strategies and metrics.

Serve as the project team leader motivating and driving cross-functional team performance toward achieving the common goal of completing the project according to the defined objectives, on time and within budget.

Employ excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with all levels of personnel and management to facilitate open communication among project team members.

Coordinate communications among cross-functional team members, ensuring unified objectives and coordination of efforts.

Closely track personnel resource utilization and availability for each collaborating department. Plan appropriately to avoid resource bottlenecks.

Effectively plan and manage financial resources and expenditures to stay within budgetary constrain! ts.

Guide project team members in the preparation of quality r! ecords and appropriate documentation as well as generate any project documentation assigned to Program Management, such as project plans and charters.

Guide project team members in the implementation and execution of the principles of lean manufacturing and six sigma in all improvement projects.

Effectively lead and facilitate project team meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes and documentation of key conclusions and action items.

Effectively implement problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential issues, assess their impact, and develop and implement mitigation and resolution plans and activities.

Continue pursuit of project management excellence and engineering knowledge through seminars and other professional courses.

Job Requirements DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.

• Edu! cation: Bachelors degree or higher degree in a biological science and/or engineering field.
• Experience: 5 years experience in medical device industry with management experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successfully managing multiple projects, of varying complexity, within the specified guidelines and timeframes.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with the ability to achieve top performance from inter-functional project teams.
• Successful track record in program/project management.
• Familiarity with Design Control requirements and quality systems regulations and standards (FDA, ISO) for development and manufacturing of medical devices and marketing and sales activities.
• Green belt 6-Sigma certification a plus.

How To Apply We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(K) savings plan with match, medic! al, vision, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee! stock purchase plan.
To find out more about our company, visit our website at: http://www.integralife.com/Careers/
No Agencies. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. EOE, M/F, D/V
Integra is not currently accepting unsolicited assistance or resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms or agencies to Integra or its employees, agents, directors or representatives in any form or method without a valid written agreement covering this position will be deemed the sole property of Integra. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Integra as a result of the referral or through other means.
Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Integra and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Integra has established and regularly maintains a vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors are required to have a written search agre! ement signed by an authorized signatory of Integra in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:38:22 GMT

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