Total 2 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Sixth Form (Business or Science Specialism) to join our team for January 2024.

Thank you for your interest in joining our school. We're proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are working to become a national leader in education. At MAP, we are driven by a clear and ambitious core belief: every student who joins us has the potential to get to and through university. While we recognize that this may not be the right path for all of our students, we firmly believe that having this option is a hallmark of a successful, high-quality education—one that enables our students to excel in top careers and live their best lives. We combine academic rigor with a joyful learning experience, ensuring our students gain the knowledge, experiences, and support needed to achieve their dreams.

This is an exciting time to take on this crucial leadership role in our academy. Sixth form outcomes have improved to national average and 70% of our students go on to university, including the most academically selective. We are looking for a candidate who can further grow our sixth form so that it becomes a beacon of excellence in the city and beyond. This role combines academic and pastoral leadership and so is a natural route to senior leadership, indeed you will work closely with the senior leadership team and will have opportunities to attend SLT meetings if you wish.

What the school offers its staff

We prioritise staff well-being, offering work-life balance, professional development, and collaboration through the Ted Wragg Trust.We are proud to have nationally recognised for our commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction. Benefits of working as a teacher and leader at MAP include:

• Fortnightly ‘Golden PPA’ where teachers can work from home
• No written marking
• Centralised, fully resourced curriculum
• Centralised behaviour system
• Weekly instructional coaching
• Opportunities to complete NPQs
• Meetings only take place on a Monday
• Support of the Ted Wragg Trust

Devon is an amazing place to live and work so if moving from elsewhere a relocation package available for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

R&D Program Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Structural Heart medical devices division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

The Program Manager manages programs of small to medium scope, or a significant subsection of a large program. Sr. Managers manage larger programs.  Leads cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for new product development and successful commercialization.  Manages matrixed resources to ensure programs meet their agreed upon milestones and deliverables.  Represents the program to the organization, reports core team progress, program recommendations, risks, and resolutions of issues to senior leadership.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead core teams towards program objectives.

• Communicates with all levels of the organization, from operators on the floor to the President in order to represent the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.

• Lead activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope, budget, and schedule.

• Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File.

• In partnership with the Program Director and fellow core team members,

• Develop comprehensive program plans, which identify objectives, strategy, risks/risk mitigation, budget, effort estimates and schedule for new product development.

• Identifies opportunities for improving overall business performance of the program.

• Develops plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk.  If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determines appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization

• In partnership with the Director, identifies opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.

•  Work closely with functional core team leaders and mentor when necessary.

• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

• Complies with worldwide medical device regulations including U.S. FDA, company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience required for progressively responsible experience in engineering or related technical discipline.

• 5 years of Project Management experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in leading projects in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry.

• Ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.  Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.  Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. 

• Preferred: 3 years’ experience directly managing technical staff. Extensive medical device industry experience. Program/Project Management certifications. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model. 

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, including internationally.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf