[Shockwave] Senior Project Manager, R&D

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Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:
R&D Project Management

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Sr.

R&D Project Manager is responsible for R&D New Product Development, design change or Enterprise (ERC) projects by providing cross-functional program leadership to ensure projects achieve desired outcomes.

Responsible for gaining cross functional alignment on strategic vision and goals of projects, meeting project goals and ensuring that appropriate resources are identified and allocated.

Responsible for ensuring the timely development and successful implementation of best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions



* Experienced at leading complex programs while delivering milestones on time and on budget with quality per customer expectations.


* Skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution and communication to all levels of the organization.


* Effectively manage multiple small projects or one large project; drives for accountability within self and others.
+ Collaborate closely with Japan’s Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align business needs, compliance requirements, and market dynamics with global strategies.
+ Lead the process to release products to finished goods, distribute commercial and investigational finished goods, and trace product to the end user.
+ Oversee regulatory submission document preparation, localization readiness, and other downstream project activities to support new product launches in Japan.
+ Partner with the commercial team to gather customer feedback and translate insights into product improvements and development strategies.
+ Support commercial operations initiatives and projects to enhance business efficiency in Japan.


* Oversee of all phases of the product development process from Feasibility to Market Release, and business growth initiatives for the Japan market with excellent understanding of Design Control principles.


* Communicate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels effectively, including executives with differing priorities.


* Publish routine dashboards and reports that effectively communicate progress, risk and achievements of the overall portfolio.


* Develop and deliver formal communications, in...