Sr Engineering Manager

Location:

Northridge, California, United States

Requisition #:

210000EO

Post Date:

Jan 06, 2021


**Description - External**


**CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES:**


This position will be responsible for oversight of Global development and strategy for medical device labeling and packaging across the Diabetes business by managing a Product Packaging and Labeling (PPL) team coordinating activities across functions as well as multiple US and international sites.


**DIABETES BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:**


The Diabetes Group is working with the global community to change the way people manage diabetes. Together, we will transform diabetes care by expanding access, integrating care, and improving outcomes; so people with diabetes can enjoy greater freedom and better health.


We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.


**A DAY IN THE LIFE:**


Manages team labeling and Packaging engineering organization supporting labeling globally, providing leadership and direction, interfacing with Marketing, RD, Regulatory, Technical Communications, Legal, Package Engineering and site Operations


Provide leadership, direction and prioritization for organization located in Northridge, California for the management of packaging and labeling projects as well as preparation of labeling and supportive illustrative materials


Provide leadership and direction on labeling / packaging projects and project plans. Ensure budgets, performance standards and schedules are managed and met


Develops, plans, manages and monitors projects in support of Diabetes products ensuring quality, regulatory and business timelines and requirements are met.


Identifies and prioritizes work for labeling team of labeling developers, graphic designers, proofreaders and labeling specialists, with global and Diabetes-wide requirements perspective. Partners cross functionally with business partners to identify priorities and requirements for labeling.


Leverages technical experts to drive best practices and align labeling with packaging and overall business needs. Collaborates within and across Diabetes on packaging engineering and labeling needs. Ensures labeling team alignment with engineering requirements.


Monitors changes in labeling regulations and standards in the US and/or abroad. Reviews labeling change information, and ensures that it is supported by and consistent with the regulations and data.


Drives strategic initiatives focused on continuous improvement to the labeling and packaging development processes, quality, systems tools and/or policies.


Represent PPL on labeling and labeling related activities with peers and leadership in Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing and RD.


Drives and ensures compliance with MDT and industry standards, with solid documentation, process and procedures for labeling creation, revision and overall document management


Provides leadership, direction and coaching to globally diverse organization regarding all activities, responsibilities, growth and professional development.


Works with GPLS leadership to identify opportunities and execute improvements to drive organization to next level with harmonization, best practices and innovative processes and technologies


**Qualifications - Internal**


**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**


**BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**


**IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME**


Bachelors degree required and minimum of 7 years of experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years ofexperience with 5+ years of managerial experience


**NICE TO HAVE:**


Degree in Project Management, Packaging, Graphic Design, Marketing, Engineering, International Relations or related field


Experience in working on multi-disciplinary and global teams


Knowledge of US and international medical device regulations and standards, especially those related to labeling


Experience working in the medical industry


Strong organizational developments skills


Strong global and strategic thinking


Ability to work effectively with others across departments/disciplines to implement solutions


Ability to manage diverse and remotely located teams


Excellent communication skills: written and oral


**PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:**


The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


**ABOUT MEDTRONIC**


Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.


We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.


**EEO STATEMENT**


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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**DISCLAIMER**


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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.