Manufacturing Project Leader (Life Sciences, Bioreactors, NPI, Mfg. Transfer)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Project Leader is responsible for managing various projects to introduce new products into various Cytiva operational business units. To oversee global projects to improve multi-site standardization, process improvements, transfers of work and feature product additions.
Job description
This position reports to the Director of Global Technical Operations and Engineering and is part of the Global Technical Operations and Engineering Team, for U&FM, GenMed and Downstream. Headquarters location is in Massachusetts USA but has a global responsibility and will manage projects according to geographical locations of these projects and will be an on-site role in Westborough, MA or Shrewsbury, MA.
What you will do:
- Understanding project deliverables and ensuring the success of new product developments launches, and process standardization into manufacturing.
- Drive rigor on supply chain aspects including Product Life Cycle Management.
- Manage Risks & Mitigation Planning through creative solutions. Represent manufacturing on a global cross-functional business project teams and process development teams.
- Ensure regulatory compliance through validation & verification. Determining processes requiring validation, development of plans and analysis criteria, execution of final analysis and acceptance.
- Work closely with the business area leaders and manufacturing engineers to drive improved product quality and productivity by identifying manufacturing issues, developing cost effective solutions, and overseeing successful implementation of improved solutions into production.
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
- Prefer minimum of 8 years of experience in production or engineering, regulated / medical device or related industry experience.
- Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience with Project Planning and Project Management and managing multiple projects to successful completion.
- Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience of Innovation, Development, Testing and Qualification as relates to New Product Introduction.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – 15% travel globally
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lb, any other physical requirements
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Equipment automation theory and design.
- Manufacturing of single use technologies for consumables and hardware products (Mixers and Bioreactor).
- Lean manufacturing, design for manufacturing, 5S, 3P, root cause analysis, six sigma and statistical tools & analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in production or engineering, regulated / medical device or related industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Project Planning and Project Management and managing multiple projects to successful completion
- Minimum of 5 years of experience of Innovation, Development, Testing and Qualification as relates to New Product Introduction
- Ability to travel – 15% travel globally
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lb
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.