We Make Life More Rewarding and DignifiedLocation: Libertyville
Department: Research & Development

Summary:

The candidate will have product development and project management/leadership experience and will support the delivery of innovative new products as well as improving our existing product designs by successfully leading and/or participating in cross-functional Technology or New Product Development teams for Global Ostomy and Critical Care related projects.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders to gain the cross-functional support needed to drive commercialization of new products and/or significant updates to existing products which benefit our customers. Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment

Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Design and development of products, including, but not limited to: high level design feasibility, prototype development, detailed design, test method development, design verification/validation, and product commercialization
• Application of both new and existing technologies, materials, and processes to deliver optimal product design founded on principles of design excellence
• Liaise with clinicians and end users to understand customer needs to optimize product functionality and performance
• Prepare technical documentation in accordance with both regulatory requirements and product design controls
• Develop a high level understanding of internal customer requirements
• Conduct sophisticated data analysis and develop detailed reports documenting results, conclusions and recommendations

Project Leadership

• Plan, schedule, and control activities to fulfill objectives and satisfy project / product requirements. Ensure team deliverables are in compliance with the company's product development and quality processes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both functional leaders and the senior leadership team to drive success
• Lead the team in effective decision making and strategic analyses

Requirements:

• 5-8 years overall experience

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree (MS/MBA) and 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in medical device design principals, material selection, design concept validation and test method development

• Experience of working under medical device design controls, with proven knowledge of design verification, validation and design/process FMEAs
• Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams to drive success of a project.
• Experience working in product development/commercialization preferred
• Experience with project management tools and skills; with knowledge of process and project planning best practices
• Proven ability to manage communication to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive success of a project
• Ability to balance planning and project focus with the need for flexibility to ensure successful execution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business acumen; ability to think from an overall "best for the business" perspective
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets
• Ability to understand customer requirements and incorporate them into business decisions
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to executive leaders
• Experience with medical device regulations including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), QSR (Quality Systems Regulations) and ISO quality requirements (e.g., 21 CFR, QSR 830, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, generous paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP).

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
Hollister is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
Job Req ID: 33055