ABIOMED is a leading provider of circulatory support medical devices that offer a continuum of care to acute heart failure (heart attack) patients.  This is a unique opportunity to join a reputable, well-capitalized, growing company that has the exciting feel of a "start-up company" as we bring new technologies to the Cath Lab and the Cardiac Surgery suite.  ABIOMED is the developer of the world’s only fully implantable FDA-approved artificial heart, and the world’s smallest catheter-based Ventricular Assist Device.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic engineering group. This individual will be responsible for leading and directing the activities of a large program to significantly impact business performance. This individual will manage a multi-disciplinary global development team consisting of mechanical, electrical, software, quality, manufacturing, and reliability test engineers. The qualified candidate should have a working knowledge in these disciplines and will be responsible for managing the team. The Program Manager is expected to contribute to the organization, management and overall development and performance of these projects. The Program Manager will be accountable for overall project results, develops metric, and generate the detailed program plan/schedule while directing all program resources, and monitoring and managing risks.

Responsibilities include:
* Manage one large electrical mechanical programs and its multi-disciplinary global

team from development through to the commercial release
* Lead the development of next generation products
* Provide leadership to the team to coordinate efforts, identify risks and focus priorities
*Apply program management techniques to ensure technical, financial, and schedule

successes
*Develop and maintain annual budgets, program priorities, and development goals
*Work closely with senior management to establish and achieve project milestones
*Manage and coordinate efforts with manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory, and

other internal organizations

Requirements:

*BS in Engineering (Biomedical, EE, ME or Software, advanced degree a plus)
*10+ years of practical engineering experience
* 8+ years of successful program management experience and medical device industry

experience a plus
* Must possess a strong working knowledge of the FDA's Quality System Regulation

(QSR), Medical Device Directives (MDD) and practical application through Design

Control SOP's Verification and Validation testing
* Experience leading and directing the work of others
* Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma a plus

*Fluency in German a plus

Located in Danvers, MA, conveniently located off of Route 128, and with operations in Europe, we are looking for motivated leaders who share our mission of Recovering Hearts and Saving Lives ^TM while leading the industry in technology and innovation.  ABIOMED is the place to prove your ability to deliver results and join a world class team!

Click the following link to apply online:

https://www.hirebridge.com/application/appchoice.asp?jid=60696