Global Product Development System Leader | Life Science Segment Portfolio Liaison | Pmo Operations
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Us
Defined and led best practices, processes, and standards, from concept to launch, for all product development activities in the Integrated Diagnostic Solutions division. Defined and implemented multi-year initiative to drive best-in-class practices for new product development across all key functions leveraging extensive and inclusive insights process. Worked closely across all key functions involved in new product development (NPD) to identify gaps and to drive functional improvements and best practices. Rebuilt the product development process, training materials, and the detailed procedures for each function involved in new product development and commercialization. Developed and delivered training to >1000 functional leaders, managers, core team leaders (PMs), core team members, and other associates in product development, clinical partnerships, field trials, market shaping, finance / business cases, intellectual property, product stewardship, risk management, and various other NPD and product lifecycle management topics. Responsible for onboarding and training core team leaders. Established the PMO (project and portfolio management office) operations team for scheduling, project coordination, and post-launch change control leadership. Trained, oversaw, and coached project leaders and teams on the development and launch of >50 diagnostic products (assays, instruments, informatics software, and specimen collection devices). Led constructive challenge sessions and resolved issues for delayed projects. Led a variety of projects ranging from due diligence on inorganic opportunities (partnerships, M&A) to innovation projects and new product development projects at various phases from very early stage, to clinical trials and preparing for launch. Led portfolio governance meetings, identified trends and challenges across the portfolio, and developed and rolled out new processes and best practices to resolve issues and optimize product development and launch.