Program Manager

The Program Manager is a core member of the Scientific group and will play a key role in expanding bioLytical’s rapidly growing product lines. This role requires significant project management and leadership skills, demonstrated by the ability to influence and lead within a rapidly evolving, cross-functional, highly regulated environment. This role will primarily be responsible for leading project planning activities, tracking progress, aggressively exploiting opportunities and mitigating risks. You will manage the launch of new products and product improvements, as well as use strong interpersonal skills for managing and achieving business objectives. You will strategize, oversee, and coordinate various project products or other strategic initiatives that are programmed within a group of related projects.

**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE**
- Manage comprehensive projects, which require significant cross-functional communication and management skills.
- Develop and manage project plans, including scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, and communication, to Product Development Leadership and Senior Leadership.
- Manage teams across functional bound, both internal and external.
- Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner including: new product design, development and launch activities.
- Assist in the management and supervision of all participating staff within the program.
- Communicate and champion the Vision, direction and accountability for program.
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives.
- Drive strategic roadmap both for product features, technology and overall business development.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to all members.
- Predict and forecast resources to reach objectives.
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
- Seek opportunities to make improvements to team efficiency and process.
- Prepare and track budgets based on scope of project and resource requirements
- Contribute to the production of program reports including materials and content.
- Oversee program plans and track key performance indicators(KPIs), and adjust plans as needed to keep projects on track.
- Other duties as assigned

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Project/ Program Management Professional (PMP/PgMP) certification
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life science, technology, engineering, business and/or proven relevant work experience in the medical device manufacturing industry.
- Minimum 5 years of project management and related experience, preferably in a research or medical device manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing complex projects in cross-functional environment
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Track record of successfully managing projects spanning a wide range of project types
- Experience working with Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems would be an asset
- Experience managing new product development projects, with proven track record in the commercialization and successful launch of new products into market
- Strong business acumen, with an understanding of corporate finance and project valuation would be an asset
- Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Experience using project management software (Microsoft Project or Wrike)
- Knowledge and experience with In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production requirements and ISO 13485 is an asset
- Outstanding leadership and organizational skills

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- A competitive compensation package
- Extended health benefits including dental - 100% employer contribution
- Flexible working hours
- Paid sick days
- Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year
- Full-size in-house fitness gym and shower facilities
- Complimentary reserved parking
- Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun
- A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques
- The opportunity to join an ‘off the charts’ foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$90,000-$110,000

bioLytical's pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.

**ABOUT BIOLYTICAL**

BioLytical is a rapidly growing biomedical company. The company’s vision is to develop innovative rapid diagnostic test to hel