R&D Transformation, Adoption & Governance Manager Job at Mantell Associates

Senior Manager - PLM Transformation

The Senior Manager - PLM Transformation will lead initiatives to modernize Produ...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deep, hands-on functional expertise across end-to-end PLM processes, including product structure management, document/CAD control, engineering change, configuration/variants, release management, and manufacturing handoff
Strong knowledge of BOM disciplines (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM where relevant), revision control, effectivity (date/unit/serial), and product configuration logic
Experience driving process standardization, governance, and cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
Solution design experience across the product lifecycle
Standardize and harmonize PLM processes across business units/sites while enabling necessary local variation through controlled configuration
Demonstrated experience leading or owning functional workstreams for PTC Windchill implementations (new deployment, upgrade, consolidation, or re-architecture)
Strong understanding of Windchill functional configuration concepts: lifecycles, workflows, roles/ACLs, object types, attributes, classification, baselines, and change objects
Ability to facilitate Windchill fit-gap workshops and translate needs into implementable configurations
Lead end-to-end PTC Windchill implementation programs: discovery, fit-to-standard workshops, requirements, configuration/design, build oversight, test/UAT, cutover, and hyper care
Experience with Windchill integrations to ERP (SAP/Oracle), CAD tools, MES/QMS, and enterprise integration platforms (APIs, middleware)

Job Responsibility

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize and optimize end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities, processes, and platforms
Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and IT to define the PLM roadmap, implement scalable solutions, and drive adoption and measurable outcomes

Senior Manager - PLM Transformation

The Senior Manager, PLM Transformation will lead enterprise-wide initiatives to ...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deep, hands-on functional expertise across end-to-end PLM processes, including product structure management, document/CAD control, engineering change, configuration/variants, release management, and manufacturing handoff
Strong knowledge of BOM disciplines (EBOM/MBOM/SBOM where relevant), revision control, effectivity (date/unit/serial), and product configuration logic
Experience driving process standardization, governance, and cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
Solution design experience across the product lifecycle
Standardize and harmonize PLM processes across business units/sites while enabling necessary local variation through controlled configuration
Demonstrated experience leading or owning functional workstreams for PTC Windchill implementations (new deployment, upgrade, consolidation, or re-architecture)
Strong understanding of Windchill functional configuration concepts: lifecycles, workflows, roles/ACLs, object types, attributes, classification, baselines, and change objects
Ability to facilitate Windchill fit-gap workshops and translate needs into implementable configurations
Lead end-to-end PTC Windchill implementation programs: discovery, fit-to-standard workshops, requirements, configuration/design, build oversight, test/UAT, cutover, and hyper care
Experience with Windchill integrations to ERP (SAP/Oracle), CAD tools, MES/QMS, and enterprise integration platforms (APIs, middleware)

Job Responsibility

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize and optimize end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities, processes, and platforms
Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and IT to define the PLM roadmap, implement scalable solutions, and drive adoption and measurable outcomes

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Head of Business Applications

As Head of Business Applications, you will lead a high-impact department at the ...

Location

Germany , Munich

Salary:

Not provided

Brainlab

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or any related field
10+ years of professional IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record managing enterprise application portfolios in complex, international organizations
SAP Finance background is a strong plus
Deep understanding of business processes, digitalization and business-led, tech-enabled transformations
Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and data architecture
Experience with AI/ML platforms, data analytics, and modern enterprise architecture paradigms
Excellent people leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams
Strong ability to translate business requirements into technology strategies
Experience working closely with Finance and senior management — able to speak the language of business

Job Responsibility

Set the strategic direction for the global SAP landscape (FI/CO, Controlling, and related modules), and guide the responsible team lead in translating that vision into operations
Support the ERP team lead in coordinating annual and interim financial close activities, ensuring IT systems consistently meet audit and compliance standards
Provide strategic oversight on SAP upgrade and migration decisions (incl. S/4HANA roadmap)
act as the senior IT escalation point toward Finance, Controlling, and Legal stakeholders
Define the HRM platform strategy and roadmap for SAP SuccessFactors
Act as executive sponsor in the partnership with HR leadership, enabling the team to digitize and optimize talent, performance, and payroll processes
Hold accountability for GDPR compliance and system integration standards
delegate operational enforcement to the responsible team lead
Set the strategic vision for the Salesforce platform (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, custom apps) and hold the platform team lead accountable for execution
Guide the team in driving adoption and automation initiatives across the commercial organization, ensuring measurable ROI

What we offer

A mutually-supportive, international team
Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology
30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany
Bike leasing via cooperation partner 'BikeLeasing'
Parking garage and safe underground bike storage
Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes
Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym
Regular after work, team, and company events
Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Patient Safety

The Senior Manager, Medical Device end to end Management is a leadership role re...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Parexel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in Patient Safety Services
demonstrated success in clinical, medical, or scientific domains
People management capabilities with experience leading teams
Experience in client relationship management
Understanding of pharmacovigilance operations, clinical research methodologies, and regulatory frameworks
Clinical experience with progressive responsibilities
Strong clinical, regulatory, and medical Patient Safety Services knowledge
Good understanding of ICH, CIOMS, GVP, and pharmacovigilance requirements
Familiarity with automation/AI in pharmacovigilance
Adaptable mindset with enthusiasm for learning

Job Responsibility

Lead the complete lifecycle of medical device complaint handling and post-market surveillance
Oversee FDA MDR reporting including 5-Day, 30-Day, and Supplemental Reports
Ensure high-quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA linkage
Maintain compliance with 21 CFR 803, 820, ISO 13485, and internal QMS standards
Partner with Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to manage product performance and patient safety insights
Support FDA inspections and internal/external audits
Manage and mentor a high-performing complaint operations team
Delegate work to Patient Safety staff according to allocated budget/hours
Coordinate with Solutions Consultant and/or regional Head of Safety Services as appropriate to assign resources to the project, and to assess staffing needs for current and future activities
Conduct interviews for recruitment of new personnel as necessary

Fulltime

Ufh Data Product Analyst

This 13 month secondment offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a...

Location

United Kingdom; India , Port Sunlight; Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in data analytics, data engineering and data architecture, ideally in FMCG, R&D or consumer product environments
Strong capability in data visualization and analytics products (e.g. Power BI) for technical and non‑technical audiences
Working knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g. Azure, GCP), Data Transformation (SQL, Python) and data governance practices
Experience with laboratory, formulation, sensory or consumer testing data is highly desirable
Comfortable operating in matrixed, cross‑functional environments, with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills

Job Responsibility

Own fragrance data products end‑to‑end during the secondment period, from data capture and integration through to analytics, dashboards and insight delivery
Design and embed pragmatic data architecture, standards and governance for fragrance, formulation and sensory data
Enable automated and scalable data capture, particularly from laboratory systems and digital lab tools, reducing manual effort and improving data quality
Translate complex datasets into clear, decision‑ready insights, working closely with R&D and business teams to define and track high‑value metrics
Act as a bridge between business and technology, partnering with Digital, IT and external providers to deliver analytics, AI and generative design capabilities
Champion data adoption and literacy, ensuring tools, dashboards and practices are well embedded by the end of the secondment

What we offer

friendly and inclusive workplace
create possibilities for all

Fulltime

Director DDS Business Enablement & Implementation

Drive the design and delivery of multiple, complex, high-impact initiatives that...

Location

United Kingdom; Belgium; Italy; United States , Stevenage; Wavre; Siena; Ware; Waltham; Zebulon; Collegeville

Salary:

173250.00 - 288750.00 USD / Year

GSK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
or equivalent by experience
Experience in program management, business transformation, operational excellence, or organizational change within complex, matrixed environments
Experience in design, scope, and delivery of major cross-functional initiatives with clear outcomes, governance, and performance measures
Experience working with cross-functional leaders and serving as a thought partner for decision-making across R&D, Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC), or Operations

Job Responsibility

Strategic Program Design & Delivery: Shape, scope, and design major improvement and transformation initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities, ensuring clear outcomes, governance, and success measures
Enterprise Change Leadership: Lead structured change approaches (Prosci or equivalent) for Drug Development and Supply (DDS) -wide initiatives, ensuring adoption, behaviour change, and long-term embedding of new processes or capabilities
Performance Enablement: Identify performance gaps and define targeted interventions—process improvements, capability uplift, or new ways of working—to enable higher-quality delivery
Innovation: Provide portfolio overview of Drug Development and Supply (DDS) innovation and capability portfolio delivery (delivered via the functional lines and/or external partnerships) including progress against plans (time, budget & resource), implementation readiness and change plan to implement. Proactively identify any interventions to ensure that capabilities deliver agreed benefits. Partner with others in Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) performance, Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) Digital and MTT leads to ensure a holistic view of all innovation investments and resource demand
Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to functional leads and Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) Performance Leads, ensuring alignment, clarity, and informed decision-making
Process Stewardship: Drive the standardization, optimization, and embedding of business processes, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across Drug Development and Supply (DDS)
Capability Building: Support development of team and organizational capabilities through targeted learning and skill- building initiatives
Risk & Issue Anticipation: Identify potential risks to delivery or adoption and propose proactive mitigation strategies

What we offer

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus based on company performance
Flexible working options available for most roles
Learning and career development
Access to healthcare & wellbeing programmes
Employee recognition programmes
Annual bonus
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays

Fulltime

Director CfOR Operations

Increasing demand for real-world evidence (RWE) from regulatory and reimbursemen...

Location

United States of America , Thousand Oaks

Salary:

181195.35 - 245146.65 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in operations or clinical studies or Master’s degree and 8 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience
12+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or management consulting, with increasing scope and responsibility
Demonstrated track record of building, scaling, or transforming operational functions in complex, matrixed environments
Proven ability to drive measurable operational improvements (e.g., reduced cycle times, increased throughput, improved cost efficiency)
Strong leadership experience with a focus on talent development, performance management, and team accountability
Deep understanding of observational research and the drug development lifecycle across Research, Development, Regulatory, and Medical
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges and implement practical, scalable solutions
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Experience implementing digital tools, automation and analytics to improve operational performance, with the ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI
High degree of ownership, learning agility, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Job Responsibility

Lead the operational engine that enables the efficient, scalable, and compliant delivery of observational research across CfOR
Own and evolve core operational processes supporting observational research, including contracting, study start-up and close-out, supplier governance and compliance workflows
Drive measurable improvements in cycle time, predictability, and throughput across the portfolio
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions, including process standardization, automation, and tool adoption
Establish structured project management approaches across workflows to improve planning, execution, and visibility
Own core operational processes, including headcount planning, financial forecasting, budget oversight, and resource optimization
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly Latest Estimates in partnership with Finance
Oversee external workforce strategy, supplier mix, and resource capacity planning to align with portfolio demand
Ensure disciplined financial management and accountability to budget targets
Serve as the primary operational interface across R&D, Medical, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Quality, and Compliance

What we offer

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance
Career development opportunities
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives

Fulltime

PMO Consultant – Digital Transformation

We are looking for a PMO Consultant to join our consulting team and support a gl...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

Business Integration Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–7+ years of PMO / Project Manager / Project Coordinator experience, ideally in digital transformation, AI/Data, R&D, or tech environments
Experience operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder, decentralized organizations
Familiarity with Agile@Scale frameworks is a strong plus
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex information
Proactive, reliable, solution‑oriented, with excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills
Able to manage multiple initiatives in parallel while maintaining quality and clarity
Technical proficiency in project management tools, digital/AI project lifecycles, and enterprise systems for budget tracking, risk management, and reporting
Professional French & English

Job Responsibility

Drive project orchestration by building and updating detailed plans, managing milestones and dependencies, and preparing key project documentation
Ensure governance and validation through SteerCos, Go/No‑Go steps, CPP, and Design Authority processes
Manage risks and issues by maintaining the risk matrix, defining mitigation plans, and escalating when required
Enable stakeholder alignment through structured communication, governance rituals, and support to change, onboarding, and methodology adoption
Monitor performance & reporting, consolidating KPIs and insights for leadership while contributing to continuous PMO improvement and onboarding of new PMO resources

What we offer

Visible impact on high‑profile digital transformation programs for a global leader
Cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Data/AI, R&D and Digital teams
Accelerated development through mentoring, learning paths, and exposure to senior experts
A culture of innovation and ownership, where your contribution truly matters
An international environment that is dynamic, supportive, and growth‑oriented
People at the center of our culture
Challenging yourself
Unlocking your potential
Work-life Integration
Diversity & Inclusion

Fulltime

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