R&D Integration Project Leader II

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The R&D Project Leader II is a part of the R&D organization that supports Vantive’s global business. Within the team, we provide R&D focused support for all product phases, innovation initiatives, new product development and improvement programs for existing therapy systems. This collaborative role gives you the direct opportunity to define solutions to new products challenges and services to patients and continue Vantive’s mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Vantive is a global company with R&D sites at multiple locations in the world; competences and capabilities are spread over the different R&D sites, and you will commonly collaborate with colleagues across several of these R&D sites and with other functional representatives. Work assignments within the team are highly variable and we can promise you a work environment with exciting project management challenges and variability in your day-to-day activities.

The Drug Products and Sciences (DP&S) organization is responsible for Kidney Care drug products (dialysis solutions, concentrates, etc) and related sciences (Sterility Assurance, Analytical Chemistry, Materials compliance, Extractables & Leachables, Toxicology). As a member of the Drug Products and Sciences organization, the R&D Project Leader II will have responsibility for supply chain management of R&D builds, ensuring that all components are built and delivered on-time and available to support R&D efforts including samples for testing. This role will be responsible for supporting multiple projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Work with global R&D teams and supply chain teams to manage and coordinate all R&D activities at Vantive’s EU mfg. sites -with primary focus being on the Castlebar site

·       Participate on research and development (R&D) project teams and support inventory management of development builds for drug products, medical devices, and other regulated healthcare products

·       Partner with the R&D Integration Office, Drug Product and Sciences teams to ensure inventory is effectively tracked and work with Vantive sites to ensure on-time shipments

·       Owner of inventory management list to ensure all BOM components are accounted for and planned appropriately to meet the needs of R&D project schedules

·       Responsible for timely shipping of test articles to relevant global locations

·       Participates as a member of cross functional teams and works globally with Vantive R&D and Production sites

·       Accountable for proactive management of inventory and resolving any issues that arise

·       Clear communication of status, risks and issues to R&D project team members and leadership

- Across multiple parallel projects, identify and evaluate interactions/dependencies and potential synergy opportunities

Education and experience required:

·     7+ years of relevant experience in a supply chain and/or inventory management capacity

·        Bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplines and project management certification or demonstrated experience is required for this role

·       Proven history of ensuring on-time execution and delivery of raw materials for non-standard development builds

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills in written and verbal form

·       Demonstrated ability to proactively manage issues and risks and develop contingency plans

·       Ability to participate on global R&D project teams and to meet tight deadlines

·       Experience in a regulated industry required

What can Vantive offer to you:

• A stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

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