The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Anthogyr, ClearCorrect, Medentika, Neodent, NUVO, Straumann and other fully/partly owned companies and partners. In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth correction, replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs more than 11’000 people worldwide. Its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries.

Job Purpose

The position reports into the Project Management Organization at Straumann Group with the following main tasks:

• Responsible for leading projects/program developing business model, clinical workflows and/or medical device from idea creation to launch in the markets
• Defines, implements, maintains project/program scope and set-up, develops timeline with associ-ate cost and resource needs (budget) for new projects/programs in close collaboration with Project Team
• Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams with Straumann group broad stakeholder’s management in complex environment.
• Proactively monitor performance (timeline, quality, budget and resources)
• Seek counteractions quickly to address performance gaps, remove obstacles and redirect efforts as needed in collaboration with internal business partners and subcontractors
• Elaborate, improve current products and/or processes based on company strategy
• Interacts within the Straumann Group and takes global ownership to complete assigned projects within a set of restrains including standard quality and regulatory requirements
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Performs and updates project risk analysis, enforces compliance to regulations and internal processes
• Actively supports business process improvements for i.e. PDP and LP
• Works closely and regularly for all the Straumann Group brands with our Workflow development, #Tech, Connected Customer Solutions partners and with external business development companies.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities (with key words)

• Coordinate, -lead and coach interdisciplinary project/program teams
• Broad environment stakeholder’s management
• Develop timeline according to budget and resources together with the project/program teams
• Defines, implements, maintains project/program scope
• Lead projects/programs with team members throughout the Straumann Group
• Proactively monitor performance (timeline, quality, budget, resources)
• Lead of problem-solving activities when necessary
• Review projects/programs risks regularly
• Support the improvement of standard processes
• Maintain effective communication internally and externally

Education (with key words)

• Engineering, bio/engineering or life science degree on university level
• MBA or equivalent post graduate diploma is a plus
• PhD is a plus
• Project Management Education is of advantage (Waterfall as well as Agile)

Experience (with key words)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical device development / project lead of medical devices

Sustained experience and proven results and success in the following areas:

• Prior experience with Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application devel-opment projects.
• Proven ability to lead software and hardware development and launch projects to ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
• Iterative approach that focuses on frequent value delivery and getting fast feedback form the market
• Co-development of solutions with customers
• Collaborative problem-solving approach applying to modern-day project management

Sustained experience, knowledge in the following areas:

• Applicable standards and regulations (MDD/MDR, FDA, ISO)
• Design control process and Product Development Process (PDP)
• Product development, manufacturing and testing

Personal Attributes (with key words)

• Customer-centric,
• Team oriented,
• Enthusiastic,
• Passionate with strong analytical skills,
• Execution-focused,
• Individual who would like to develop and strengthen project management skills in the PMO Team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.