Director of R&D Operations
4 days ago
The Director of R&D Operations is a critical role responsible for driving the execution and collaboration of various efforts on behalf of Olympus's U.S. based R&D organization. Reporting to the Head of the Development Center of the America's, this dynamic position will be responsible for leading, executing, and collaborating on a variety of efforts, including project leadership & execution, global R&D collaboration and information sharing, coordination of offshore development collaboration, leading efficiency & effectiveness efforts, and providing general support.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute functional initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, predictability, and quality of the U.S. R&D organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project plans and contracts that ensure alignment to project objectives, scope, deliverables, resources, cost, milestones, and timeline.
- Act as a collaborative point of contact for the global CTO organization, tracking and providing regular updates on initiatives in flight and negotiating future efforts.
- Gain a deep understanding of the organization's capabilities, strengths, and areas of weakness/inefficiencies to ensure proposals/efforts are of high value and do not overcommit.
- Collaborate with DC Leadership and the PMO Team to ensure accuracy of project resourcing models, seeking efficiencies while balancing FTE allocations to ensure success.
- Develop and maintain a project dashboard to track project status, advancements, and key metrics, reporting out on a monthly basis to DC Leadership and stakeholders.
- Lead onboarding of contractors/consultants and/or hiring of staff to support larger initiatives.
- Serve as a champion for Olympus's Offshore Development Center (ODC) in Hyderabad, India, driving utilization and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee an on-shore project coordinator responsible for managing projects & deliverables executed by the ODC.
- Develop a long-term Offshore Strategic Plan based on project roadmaps, input from key stakeholders, and long-term strategic plans of the US-DC.
- Coordinate the development of project SOWs with input from R&D functional leaders.
- Champion organization health and sustainability efforts by assuming ownership of the FY25 OH&S Plan, scheduling/managing quarterly OH&S reviews, and tracking execution of action items in support of high employee engagement, accountability, and satisfaction.
- Lead the development of a multi-year Strategic Plan comprising an analysis of current and future state competencies, capabilities, resources, etc. to articulate required actions to achieve product pipelines and development excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in applicable engineering fields is required.
- Minimum of 20 years of applicable experience in development of medical devices is required.
- Minimum of 15 years with an applicable master's degree, or a minimum of 12 years with an applicable Ph.D.
- Advanced degrees and/or a track record of continuous learning/intellectual curiosity is highly preferred.
- Extensive experience in medical device development is required.
- Experience scoping, leading, monitoring, and reporting on projects is required.
- Experience with operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, Agile, DFSS, etc.) is highly preferred.
- An aptitude for project foresight and contingency planning is required.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including extensive experience developing presentations and presenting in front of cross-functional teams and leadership is required.
- Experience collaborating with an offshore development partner in India is highly preferred.
- Leadership/People Leadership experience is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of valuing/managing alignment and expectations (functionally and cross-functionally).
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to adapt within a global organization.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, experience working with Japan teams preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on project and business needs.
- Energetic self-starter with a track record of leading projects/efforts to completion.
We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings- Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs.
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
- Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center.
- Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee-centric mindset.
- Offers onsite, hybrid, and field work environments.
- Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs.
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups.
- Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs.
- Paid Educational Assistance.
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