Step into a high-impact leadership role where you will drive the commercialization of New Product Introductions (NPI) and oversee strategic portfolio management for life-saving medical products. This position offers the chance to lead complex, cross-functional programs from R&D handover through final global launch, ensuring the robustness of supply and the highest levels of customer service. You will act as the central point of integration for technical solutions, influencing how innovative healthcare products reach the market while maximizing operational benefits.
The role is based at a premier, state-of-the-art innovation hub in North Chicago, featuring world-class facilities designed to foster collaboration and technical excellence. You will enjoy a balanced hybrid schedule that combines the energy of on-site teamwork with the flexibility of remote work. If you are a decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this is your opportunity to guide the efforts of global teams and third-party partners to deliver quality-driven results.
location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $80.00 - 95.70 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead NPI Commercialization: Manage the end-to-end execution of New Product Introductions, from initial R&D handover to final global launch and commercialization.
- Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate global project teams across R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory departments to ensure integrated technical solutions.
- Master Project Controls: Utilize MS Project and other PM tools to develop realistic implementation plans, maintain budgets, and track milestones for device and combination products.
- Manage Third-Party Partners: Guide and support the efforts of vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure the achievement of shared milestones and compliance standards.
- Facilitate Conflict Resolution: Identify and resolve technical, financial, and personnel conflicts within diverse teams to maintain momentum and a collaborative work environment.
- Optimize Business Processes: Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce complexity, and minimize costs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Communicate Strategic Status: Regularly brief upper management on project health, recommend value-added alternatives, and manage change effectively across the organization.
qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Industry Expertise: At least 10 years of diversified business experience, including 5+ years specifically within the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.
- Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Design Controls for medical devices and combination products.
- Project Management Tools: Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project for scheduling, resource management, and tracking.
- Leadership: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing global technical transfers.
- Compliance: Strong background in operations support, quality at the plant level, validations, and R&D best practices.
- Advanced business degree (MBA or equivalent).
- PMI/PMP Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with overseas operations and managing projects across different time zones.
skills: Project Management, MS-Project, Six Sigma Methodologies
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
