Total 2 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Fort Moore, Georgia

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Digital Twin of Eye is a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development project, specifically in the area of computational human eye model development to support R&D device / therapy development and interaction with human eye.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive our vision to develop digital twin of eye, a set of physically realistic multi-physics simulation models of human eye, that will enable accurate modeling of key aspects of ocular physiology pertaining to the interaction of the human eye with Alcon's products and systems.

• Establish future strategy and direction for digital twin of eye modeling project in alignment with R&D’s strategic plans within multiple technology platforms.

• As an expert in computational modeling and simulation (FEA and CFD) drive innovation and ensure high quality decision making through effective application of Modeling and Simulation for the eye model

• Be able to technically assess the credibility of the computational models and develop validations and verification methods.

• Partner with Alcon key leaders and senior team members to develop digital twin eye work plans and objectives for establishing models / simulations / capabilities to accomplish specific objectives for the defined area of focus in the eye.

• Develop network of external resource partners and leverage experts appropriately to accomplish work plans including - developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, conducting risk analysis and monitoring the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.

• Serve as an SME to drive existing digital twin of eye work streams to completion, providing technical and analytical guidance to both internal and external teams.

• Ensure projects are completed on time with expected accuracy, ensure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables

• Analyze and document requirements by liaising with a range of users in the organization. Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and review vendor deliverables

• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships to influence decisions of technical leaders and M&S analysts along with external resources.

• Responsible for successful and innovative problem solving in resolution of the most challenging issues with a customer driven focus; champion Alcon values and behaviors.

• Collaborate with and influence project leaders in simulation driven product development with accountability for outcome.

• Demonstrated 8 years of expertise in Multiphysics Simulation methods and applications to medical devices and therapies

• Experience in biological tissue modeling. Advanced knowledge of occular physiology is a plus

• Demonstrated expertise in use of various M&S tools from providers such as Ansys, Siemens, Altair to healthcare applications

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements

• Mechanical/Biomedical/Electrical engineer (M.S.+8 yrs; PhD+5 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 3 Years of demonstrated project leadership experience

• Work hours: 40 hours

• Travel Requirements: Minimal if office based, 15% if remote

• Sponsorship available: Yes

• Relocation: No

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Position Overview

Reporting to Sr. Manager of Strategic Partnerships within Product Design & Manufacturing Solutions division. You will help to grow and diversify Autodesk's Strategic Partnership Ecosystem in the design and manufacturing market. The Manager will nurture strategic accounts and build programs to grow a comprehensive partner ecosystem to support Autodesk's platform strategy. Working with the business strategy, product, sales, and marketing teams, you will help define, formulate, articulate, and accomplish strategy for scaling Autodesk's Design and MFG Partner ecosystem to increase product stickiness, improve partner/customer adoption, and enhance the brand presence of Fusion 360. This includes defining and deploying a programmatic infrastructure to manage the community of hundreds of partners while promoting agreement between strategy, product management, marketing, legal, and finance teams.

You will possess a passion for developing partner programs that are scalable and manageable by a small team. You can balance the development of strategy in parallel, deploying systems and for scale and efficiency. You will build a community of partners by fostering trust, reciprocity, collaboration, enablement, and engagement to meet Autodesk's business and growth goals. Working collaboratively, you will roll up the sleeves to lead teams and project manage activities that support the go-to-market strategy and overall objectives of the Design & Manufacturing group.

You will have the appropriate skills to work across a matrixed organization and can easily defend positions from a data perspective and mediate opposing views while working collaboratively with teams across Autodesk. You must be comfortable moving between big-picture and tactical discussions with the ability to inspire others.

Location: Birmingham, UK, OR; Toronto, Canada; Barcelona, Spain; Atlanta, GA; Remote

Responsibilities

Partner Ecosystem Development

• Identify strategic partners to enhance Autodesk's market presence domestically and following company growth objectives

• Collaborate with business strategy, product, sales, and marketing teams to develop a business plan for high-touch partnerships, ensuring mutual success

• Collaborate with business strategy, product, and marketing teams to grow and diversify Autodesk's partner ecosystem program, supporting business objectives

• Form new partnerships and collaboration, and enablement with partners to increase Autodesk's marketing reach and customer adoption

• Work with marketing teams to identify partner marketing priorities and themes and develop initiatives to enhance Autodesk's marketing efforts through partnerships

• Develop a partner program for a range of partners (software through hardware), including partner commitments, benefits, and ongoing engagements

• Develop a scalable partner management infrastructure, including systems for partner relationship management, resources portal, and automation tools to standardize business processes globally for repeatability, consistency, and efficiency

• Work with the Marketing team to develop externally facing program websites and quarterly communications to promote engagement at scale and grow the ecosystem

Relationship Management

• Maintain relationships with strategic partners, serving as the primary contact for partnership activities and coordinating cross-functional efforts

• Represent the voice of the partner and foster agreement and productive engagement between partner partners and appropriate Autodesk teams

• Serve as an important internal point of contact for partners and build strong internal partnerships with business strategy, product, marketing, sales, and channel teams

Performance Measurement

• Develop systems to capture operational metrics and synthesize data for internal and external reporting to support data-driven decision-making

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (prefer Industrial or Mechanical engineering); is a strong plus

• 5+ years' experience in the software technology industry developing scalable Software/hardware programs and managing partner/customer communities or ecosystems

• Experience with global operations and systems improvement, project management, partner contracts, and driving partner adoption. Marketing experience

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate and experienced in product design and manufacturing technologies, including CAD, CAM, CNC, 3D printing, MES, Job Shop Ops, etc.

• PowerPoint Presentation expert – able to create compelling PowerPoint presentations that resonate with audiences, using clear language and visual aids

• Experienced using project management and analytics tools such as Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Salesforce, Air table, and other BI tools to use data for driving improvements

• Strong business fundamentals and a background in solving complex problems through collaboration, with a high degree of openness, and integrity

• An eye for identifying short-term and long-term partner co-marketing opportunities that promote mutually beneficial goals to ensure partner reciprocity

• Experienced diplomat with proven conflict-resolution skills, confidence and experience managing multiple partners and teams

• Expertise in strategic direction formulation, skillful negotiation, strategy implementation, and enabling decision-making at all levels

• Experience working with several complex partners, managing multiple engagement activities, and holding stakeholders accountable for delivering our goals

• Travel 50%

• This is a 100% remote role

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

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