Total 6 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Westfield, Massachusetts

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

The Consolidated Textile Processing Plant processes linens, patient clothing, uniforms and specialty items (operating room linens, bed pads, mops, restraints, bedspreads, etc.) for ten (10) medical centers: Brockton, West Roxbury, Boston, Bedford, Northampton, Providence RI, Manchester NH, West Haven/Newington CT, Togus ME and White River Junction VT. The organization also provides linen services to seven (7) outpatient clinics and maintains two linen service contracts with private industry. This organization processes approximately 7,920,000 pounds of laundry per year.

The major duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes knowledge of laundry plant policies, procedures, facilities and operations associated with medical center laundry functions that cover a major region in order to plan and carry out the operations and scheduling requirements of the laundry plant to meet customer requirements and delivery times;
• Supervises a wage grade workforce through subordinate supervisors/leaders by following personnel management policies and procedures, union contracts, special emphasis programs, etc.;
• Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of laundry operations and recommends changes;
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with a wide variety of personnel and multiple installations;
• Assists the Chief in determining the allocation of available monetary resources to various functions within the Laundry Service and assists in maintaining control over funds allocated to assure the continued successful operation of the Laundry Service;
• Exercises responsibility for all routine actions and assignments and makes recommendations on actions affecting policy;
• Shares the primary responsibility with the Chief to administer, manage, direct and control all elements of the Laundry Service and ensures compliance with safety regulations, codes, etc.;
• Coordinates actions with other services to resolve inter-service problems;
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work;
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees;
• Evaluates work performance of subordinates;
• Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters;
• Interviews candidates for positions in the organization and recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions;
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager;
• Deals with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank;
• Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors, team leaders or similar personnel or by contractors; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Pulmonary, Sleep, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Section at VA Boston Healthcare System seeks a board-certified full time sleep specialist to serve as a director the VA Boston sleep medicine program.

The successful candidate will join a staff of two physicians and one physician assistant sleep specialists providing care for a diverse veteran population at three Boston area VA Boston divisions. The program includes a 4-bed Sleep Laboratory, active Home Sleep Apnea Testing Program, busy outpatient clinics, with equipment services provided by a talented staff of RPSGTs.

The practice mix can include exclusively Sleep Medicine, a combination of Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine, and research depending on the candidate's interests. There is an active basic science sleep research program at VA Boston that includes 7 investigators with funding from the VA and NIH. Their programs at the VA offer excellent opportunity for clinician researchers to establish collaborative investigations at the preclinical level in animal models or establish their own program. The System comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics. VABHS is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funds and ranks among the top VA facilities in total research funding.

Work Schedule: Full time; Tour of duty to be discussed during interview process.

The Assistant Section Chief is responsible for managing Provider schedules and leave. This person is responsible for Provider onboarding, education and training. He or She will resolve front line clinical care questions and/or concerns. The Assistant Chief will collaborate with the Service Line Manager to develop performance expectations for Physicians and complete annual proficiencies including Pay for Performance, FPPEs and OPPEs. Work closely with the Primary Care (PC) Service Chief to determine appropriate MCA labor mapping, panel size and PCMM FTE. This incumbent is required to work with other clinical services such as Specialty Care, Radiology, Mental Health, Laboratory, Urgent Care as well as GEC/CLC. Develop and supervise clinical education programs for PC Providers and Trainees. Participate in groups created for PC Leadership including VISN and National calls when the Service Chief is absent. He or She is required to travel to CBOCs on a regular basis as well as travel to conferences and meetings. This position will be 40% Administrative Duties and 60% Clinical Duties. This position may be required to cover intermittently, PACT teams and same day services as a gap and float Provider. Other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting



Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30a - 4:00p)

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

If you are looking for a career where you can aspire to grow while contributing to the science and having an impact on improving lives, be a part of our Integrated Analytical Solutions team.  We help our customers solve problems directed at treating human disease and protecting the environment as we aspire to change the way the world innovates. 

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer partnership. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of our business segments in IH&S is Life Science Fluidics, Integrated Analytical Solutions and we are looking to add more talent to our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Product Management is a global position leading a team of seasoned product managers responsible for the growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions business line portfolio.  The Product Managers own the various fluidic product lines life cycle management and work cross-functionally in the development of high-performance fluidic components and sub-assemblies for the LC-MS market analytical and sample prep workflows.   

Responsibilities include team leadership, product portfolio strategy and day-to-day execution for our business.  This cross-functional role will work together with our Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams to support the business line. This position is an integral part of the business unit’s leadership team and requires leadership coaching and development of direct reports. 

A strong track record in product management, product life cycle management, strategic planning, roadmap design, pricing excellence, product development, customer relationship management, and outstanding team leadership skills is critical to success.  You will need to be a self-directed, highly motivated individual with strong business acumen as well as have technical understanding of life science markets. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.

The Director of Product Management will drive sustained growth and profitability of the Integrated Analytical Solutions portfolio.  This is achieved by establishing best practices and processes for your direct reports, which includes, owning the global portfolio strategy and contributing to the business line strategic plan.  You will also lead activities associated with setting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) including, reporting, and orders forecasting. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead, and develop a multi-disciplined product management including talent acquisition, training, and enablement for success. Responsible for the success of a high-performing business team through effective coaching and development.
• Provide product management leadership, from concept to commercialization to obsolescence. Develop long-range product strategies and guide fiscal planning for future positioning, growth, and evolution of the portfolio.  This includes identifying, establishing, and managing strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry key opinion leaders. This role is ultimately responsible for revenue, margin, customer intimacy, and market share objectives.
• Champions successful product launch through voice of customer, requirement gathering, research and development, product value proposition, business case and commercialization. Work closely with cross-functional teams, for the ultimate customer and financial success of new product introductions (NPIs)
• Analyze and incorporate impact of key markets, technical trends, customer needs and competitive offerings for products in the analytical life sciences field. Develop differentiated product roadmaps, rank new product features and functionalities, and recommend investments to drive portfolio growth.
• Serve as a champion with internal cross-functional stakeholders and drive for synergies across business units and segments. Will maintain close interaction with commercial teams through training and active participation in the sales process, including customer visits, pricing tactics, and customer support.
• Work closely with Business Development to deepen business partnerships, and/or acquisition strategies to expand product portfolio.
• Ensure pricing framework enables sales success by determining price excellence approach with value offering, providing appropriate level of pricing/discounting, responding to competitive opportunities, and meeting profitability objectives.
• Develop and deliver go to market strategies, technical capability documents, educational content, product training, sales tools, and application specific targeting strategies to enable the sales team and define product level value proposition to enhance customer journey across all channels.
• Champion an “8020 for growth” culture to drive alignment across functions and disciplines in support of the customer. Manage the business based on customer needs utilizing pertinent metrics to measure business performance.
• Own product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, voice of customer for prioritization & requirement gathering, defining the product vision, conducting market research and quarterly win/loss analysis to inform and drive the strategic roadmap for portfolio product line.
• Develop comprehensive product requirements based off voice of customer (VoC) and work cross functionally with strategic teams to generate business cases that aid in the justification and prioritization of new products.   

WHAT DO WE NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree required; A Master’s or PhD preferred. MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing or commercializing products that serve the life sciences analytical end market is a plus.
• A minimum of 10+years of experience in strategic marketing and product management in life sciences.
• A minimum of 5+ years of people management and business leadership.
• Demonstrated capability in reading technology and market trends, and strategically planning future product opportunities.
• Team management of new business initiatives with experience leading, developing and growing successful businesses with highly technical products in the life science research and analytical markets preferred.
• Prior experience with success leading in a matrixed global organizational structure.
• Proven track record of attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining high potential and diverse talent.
• Strong change management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and experience translating plans into commercially successful and profitable product offerings.
• Strong financial acumen; able to understand the impact of negotiation points on a business engagement.
• Willing to travel approximately 25% of time.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Outstanding leadership skills that bring out the best in your team and others through direct interaction and influence. Seen as a “go-to” leader of the organization.
• Strong customer/quality orientation with demonstrated ability to effectively build and manage customer and partner relationships at the most senior level.
• Metrics and data-driven with exceptional skills in managing a team to overachieve objectives based on sound commercial processes and through the deployment of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Executive presence with capacity to promote enthusiasm and gain support through strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong personal drive and motivation to reach new objectives and drive change.
• Relationship architect; able to build a strong network of influential supporters.
• Excellence in collaboration as a leader and a coach. The ability to draw out the best in your team and allow them to grow and succeed as the business achieves its goals.
• Ability to thrive amidst change and ambiguity and help others with the same.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Financial Reporting will assist in effectively meeting company objectives by working with the Company’s external audit and tax advisors on external filings, submissions and other external financial reporting matters. Additionally, the Associate Director will lead the internal financial reporting efforts specific to month-end close and report out on close. In support of these responsibilities, the Associate Director will interface significantly with the accounting, treasury, and development teams.  Additional key responsibilities will include serving as the authoritative accounting expert for all matters impacting the Company, as well as creating and maintaining accounting policies.  The Financial Reporting Associate Director will direct and oversee the BMCHS tax policies and objectives including monitoring, reporting and planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes under nonprofit tax requirements on both the State and Federal levels. The Financial Reporting Associate Director will report to the BMCHS Controller.

Position: Associate Director of Financial Reporting         

Department: Accounting

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

 Responsible for managing all aspects of the BMCHS financial reporting, external audit and tax services.  Specific job duties include the following: 

• Lead the daily activities in the financial reporting, external audit and tax areas to ensure:
  • Completion of the annual external audit plan in conjunction with the external auditors.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the external auditors as well as the accounting and reporting subject matter expert for the audit and associated engagements as well as for management.
  • Completion of the annual tax return calendar, including coordination with the external tax advisors as well as other members of management.
  • Completion of all BMCHS tax filings including but not limited to the annual 990 tax filings, state tax filings and miscellaneous other filings. This includes working with the tax advisors, facilitating the coordination and provision of underlying books and records to the advisors, timely review of draft statements, coordination of review with appropriate management and legal advisors, and follow through to the submission of the final returns.
  • Quality, accuracy and efficiency of external and internal filings and reports on results.
  • Identification of improvement opportunities related to process, including development of value-added recommendations.
  • Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the financial reporting and tax processes.
• Coordinate the BMCHS monthly close reporting, working closely with the various entities and functions, including the budget team, finance, and subsidiary entities. Ensure accuracy of the month-end reporting and contribute ideas to make the process more efficient and/or effective.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with management across all operating areas.
• Act as a resource to management to continuously identify risks and improve internal controls. Work with respective areas such as accounting to formalize the associated process and control documentation.
• Participate in financial, operational, compliance and technology audits, and consulting engagements if and when deemed necessary.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to expand the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting (audit) and tax services function.
• Perform miscellaneous other tasks and responsibilities as arise throughout the course of the year.

 (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from four-year college or university required; Master’s Degree optional

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; Certified Management Accountant (CMA) optional

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 7 years related experience and/or training
• Experience with accounting software, inter-fund accounting for subsidiary entities; nonprofit accounting preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

To perform this job successfully, the ideal candidate must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Highly organized, able to multi‐task and track multiple projects, with excellent time management skills 
• Intellectually curious and a self‐starter, with a heightened sense of initiative 
• Superb customer service 
• Strong mathematical aptitude 
• Ability to think strategically as well as focus on attention to detail 
• Strong collaborator; an effective team player 

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director Process Development: Pivotal Biologics, Drug Product Technologies

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as a Director within the Pivotal Biologics group in Drug Product Technologies, you will provide scientific, technical, and managerial leadership in support of late-stage biologic drug product development. The role, based at the Cambridge, MA site, will manage a team of process and formulation experts in the simultaneous development of multiple products within Amgen’s portfolio, relying on your technical and scientific expertise to overcome development challenges and optimize both process and product. You will be a member of the Pivotal Biologics leadership team and contribute to the strategic direction of the group, responding to industry trends, future business requirements, and inputs from key partners.

Group Scope:

• Development of commercial formulations and drug product processes for products that span Amgen’s biologics pipeline, including new constructs, biosimilars, and lifecycle management opportunities within the commercial portfolio.
• Technology transfer to clinical manufacturing and process characterization.
• Technology transfer to commercial manufacturing and authoring of the marketing application and responses to agency questions.
• Advancement of novel technology and capabilities that can increase throughput and capacity and/or reduce development cycle time.
• Generation, maintenance, and application of efficiency enabling formulation and process platforms.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead a high-performing technical team, fostering diversity in scientific and engineering skills.
• Interface seamlessly with partners in Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to optimize drug product development.
• Provide visionary leadership in devising strategies and experimental plans for drug delivery, emphasizing biological efficacy, ease of administration, and enabling target product presentations. Offer oversight and direction to teams handling formulations and processes across multiple programs and therapeutic areas.
• Efficiently organize and leverage resources for maximum output while fostering innovation.
• Develop and communicate a compelling department vision, aligning each team member's work with the broader organizational goals.
• Provide input on program strategy, budgets, timelines, and project plans. Ensure the management and fulfillment of technical and business requirements.
• Navigate ambiguity and rapid changes adeptly, smoothly transitioning and rallying the team when needed.
• Guide and mentor team members in day-to-day performance, long-term career development, and during times of change.
• Possess expertise in process engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development, and drug delivery technologies.
• Regularly engage with senior management and executives, shaping comprehensive departmental direction.
• Contribute to regulatory filings, including INDs, CTAs, and MAs; assist in addressing regulatory authorities' inquiries as needed.
• Rigorously review all scientific and regulatory deliverables.
• Demonstrate flexibility for domestic and international travel, up to 10% of the time.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development professional we seek is a Leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of Process Development experience

OR

Master’s degree and 8 years of Process Development experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Process Development experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant formulation and process development experience within a major biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical organization.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug stability assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrates people-centered leadership in all of interactions: excels at problem solving, asks tough questions, makes difficult decisions, and can strongly defend a position but also be responsive to feedback.
• Strong focus on mentoring, coaching, motivating, and providing career and scientific/technical advice to staff.
• Strong networking skills to work across organizations to advance innovative processes, approaches, and methodologies.
• Executes with a sense of purpose; drives course corrections where appropriate.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrates the ability to distill, craft, and present key messages relative to diverse audience requirements, accurately identifying the correct strategic altitude and communication style.
• Established knowledge of applicable global regulatory requirements and experience preparing technical sections of regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies on technical matters.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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