Nova Biomedical · 2 days ago
Director - Research & Development Project Management
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expNova Biomedical is a global leader in biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery. The Director of R&D Project Management is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing strategic projects across R&D, managing project teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position involves defining project management vision, leading large-scale programs, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and communicate the vision for R&D project management. Align project portfolios with organizational goals and priorities
Program Oversight: Lead and oversee large-scale R&D programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget
Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Process Improvement: Establish, refine, and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive consistency and efficiency
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, clients, and technical teams. Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and ensure resolution to minimize impact on project delivery
Resource Allocation: Optimize the utilization of resources across projects, balancing workloads and priorities to maximize productivity
Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. Ensure projects deliver value within financial constraints
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in project management, including 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role
Proven track record of successfully leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum)
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and organizational change as well as manage budgets, resources and timelines effectively
Experience with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira)
Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
High level of analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience managing cloud, software development, infrastructure, or enterprise IT projects
Ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed organization
Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred
Benefits
Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Competitive 401k company match
Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
Generous Tuition reimbursement
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements (Job specific)
Professional development, engagement and events
Company marketplace for lunch and snacks! (Location specific)
OR Company subsidized cafeteria (Waltham)
Company
Nova Biomedical
Nova Biomedical develops, manufactures, and sells advanced technology blood testing analyzers and diagnostic products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Battista
Human Resources Business Partner
Tom MacDougall
Chief Information Officer
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