ImpediMed Hiring for Director, Program Management at Carlsbad, CA Full Time

POSTION SUMMARY
Director, Program Management plays a vital role in managing the product development pipeline and organizational programs to meet our corporate objectives and ensure consistent progress as an organization. This experienced leader will oversee the Program Management Office (PMO), which is responsible for defining and implementing consistent processes, tools, and metrics to initiate, run, and complete high-impact, cross-functional projects at ImpediMed. Through collaborative decision-making aligned to organizational strategy and goals, this leader will create transparency and accountability by providing unbiased oversite of cross-functional teams. The Director, Program Management interfaces closely with executive leadership and drives cross-functional collaboration with software and hardware development, marketing, sales, customer success, regulatory, quality, medical affairs, market access, finance, HR, and other business functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and oversee the Program Management Office leveraging best practices for initiating, running, tracking, reporting, prioritizing, and completing high-impact company-wide projects.
• Develop and communicate a short-term and long-term product portfolio development plan to match ImpediMed’s strategic vision.
• Partner with internal technology and business leaders to identify, develop and execute new product opportunities.
• Support cross-functional team evaluating commercial readiness and establishing a business case, profitability, risks, and timelines for each of the products/features within the product portfolio.
• Create strategies to increase market share of products including further penetration of existing products, new product acquisition and product line expansion in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Lead individual programs, consisting of cross functional team members with responsibility for the overall project scope, budget, timelines, risk management, and adherence to design control requirements.
• Provide leadership to program teams to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals; develop plans to resolve such issues and execute corrective actions.
• Report the status of all programs, including the cost, scope, risks, and progress to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Participate in corporate annual planning and budgeting cycle.
• Collaborate with departmental partners to ensure appropriate launch planning, traininghandovers, and required supporting process are developed for programs nearing completion.
• Maintains required privacy and security of all PHI and ePHI used to fulfill job duties in compliance with HIPAA and all other applicable laws and regulations.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Must have extensive understanding of the product development and portfolio management process.
• Must have an extensive understanding of, and application of, principles, concepts, practices, and standards of medical device project management.
• Must be able to understand and communicate scientific and business elements associated with the area(s) of assigned projects.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and facilitates mutual understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders.
• Must be able to support highly complex multiple activities simultaneously.
• Must possess advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and other reporting and tracking tools.
• Must be able to work under minimal and at times no supervision, determine personal work plan, and schedule tasks and activities.
• Management supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, build valuable and lasting relationships, exercise discretion, and use independent judgment in all customer interactions.
• Demonstrate the ability to present complex concepts in a simple, concise manner to all levels of professionals, internally and externally, in diverse settings from one-on-one to formal large group situations
• Must understand, follow and comply with regulatory requirements as applicable to various processes. An understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO Standards (ISO 13485) is required.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of work-related standards and regulations, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality System Regulations (QSRs), both US and international.
• Ability to work with and safely handle all PHI and ePHI information per HIPAA regulations and requirements.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a BA or BS degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a government-regulated industry, which includes 7 years of project/program management experience.
• (Preferred) MS or MBA and minimum 10 years of relevant medical device or FDA-regulated industry experience is desirable.
• Experience should include participation in cross-functional project management activities with experience in Hardware and Software New Product Development.
• Experience managing internal projects that impact multiple departments and the associated change management required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Workspace: Position may be full-time in office or hybrid with two-three days in the office weekly. Hybrid position requires suitable remote workspace and internet connection.

• Travel: This position may require travel up to 10% (domestic and international). Must have a valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance policy. Flexibility of schedule to meet business needs.

• This fast-paced high-tech environment is perfect for individuals seeking to exercise innovation and out of the box thinking to move our state-of-the-art technology to the next level. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and is ready to participate in a team environment and contribute to the success of ImpediMed. The successful candidate will possess excellent skills in organization and time management where scheduling priorities and efficiency in system configuration is essential.

• Physical Demand: Moderate physical effort. Requires operating light office equipment, e.g., personal computer, copier etc. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of equipment.

• Mental Demand: Moderate to high degree of concentration due to volume, complexity, and/or “pressure” of work.

This position may require access to patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and may also involve access to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Those in this position are required to comply with all final regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

What We Offer:

• Life at ImpediMed– It is fast, it is fun, it is evolving, it is growing, and it is filled with smart, passionate, diverse, friendly people who want to make a difference in healthcare. We are 4 miles from the beach and are located within the Carlsbad Research Park with numerous paths and trails great for walking meetings or enjoying the outdoors during your workday by biking, running, or walking.
• Total Rewards– At ImpediMed, we are strongly committed to our employees–their well-being, development, rewards, and recognition opportunities. One way we demonstrate this commitment is by offering a compensation package that benchmarks base pay to the 50th percentile to other companies in our industry to ensure our Total Rewards package is competitive and valuable to employees.The base salary range for this position is between $180,000-$250,000 annualized.Please note the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications,level, competencies, and work location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Benefits –We offer full healthcare benefits including Medical PPO/HMOPlan Choices, Dental Plan, Vision Plan; 401(k) with employer match. Basic Life, AD&D, STD/LTD, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount programs.

About ImpediMed

Founded and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia with US and European operations, ImpediMed is a medical technology company that uses bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) technology to generate powerful data to maximize patient health. ImpediMed produces the SOZO® Digital Health Platform, which is FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and ARTG-listed for multiple indications, including lymphoedema, heart failure, and protein calorie malnutrition and sold in select markets globally.

In March 2023, the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Survivorship were updated and reference bioimpedance spectroscopy as the recommended objective tool to screen at-risk cancer patients for early signs of lymphoedema. With the SOZO Digital Health Platform and L-Dex®, ImpediMed is the only company to offer FDA-cleared technology that uses bioimpedance spectroscopy for the clinical assessment of lymphoedema. The connected digital health platform and large, attractive cancer-related lymphoedema market present an opportunity for continued strong growth through ImpediMed’s SaaS subscription-based business.

For more information, visitwww.impedimed.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

It is our diverse teams who drive our innovation, creativity, and success. We value the unique backgrounds and experience of all our employees and share a set of core values of ethical behavior for conducting our business. –Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Quality, Compliance. We continuously strive to provide an environment where employees not only feel they can succeed, but also where they can thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employment

As part of our commitment to providing equal employment opportunities, we take steps to ensure that all qualified applicants are treated fairly. To that end, our decisions around recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other personnel factors are made and administered without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

If you have a disability that requires accommodations in order to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or (760) 585-2100.