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Medtronic Senior Product Development Project Management Specialist in Tolochenaz, Switzerland

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Medtronic is hiring a Senior Project Manager responsible for leading and leveraging cross functional teams to manage projects, perform equipment acquisition and process validation to maintain manufacturing lines for market released products.

In the role, you will manage the operational aspects of projects within the organization Project Management Office as well as performing acquisition, implementation, and validation activities when necessary.

A Day in the Life

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes through the design and implementation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.

• Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines the scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements for the equipment purchase and implementation.

• Create and manage the project budget, including cost estimation, tracking expenses, and ensuring that the project stays within budgetary constraints.

• Identify potential risks associated with the equipment purchase and implementation, develop risk mitigation strategies, monitor, and address any issues that may arise.

• Collaborate with various departments such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and reliability to ensure that the equipment purchase, and implementation align with organizational goals and requirements.

• Oversee the execution of the project plan, coordinate and perform, when necessary, activities to ensure the equipment is purchased, installed, and validated according to specifications.

• Ensure that the medical device manufacturing equipment meets regulatory and quality standards and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, preparing progress reports, and addressing any concerns or issues related to the project.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in medical devices and pharma.

• Fluency in French and English.

• Experience in Compliance/Quality Systems Regulations (e.g. GMP’s, process/document controls, CAPA, audits).

• Experience in project management fundamentals (project planning, work breakdown structures, scheduling, executing, monitoring and closing) within cost, schedule and scope constraints. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and practice of Lean Manufacturing (e.g. continuous improvement mindset, process excellence).

• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in automation design.

• Excellent Microsoft Office practice and knowledge.

• Strong, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

• Fluency in another European language.

We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:

• Flexible working environment

• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results

• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance

• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab

• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

Our Commitment

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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