Director of Clinical Engineering Job in Andover 01810, Massachusetts Us
Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The family-owned company was founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889. Over the past five generations, Dräger has evolved into a publicly traded (TecDAX®), worldwide group. The company’s long-term success is based on the four key strengths of its value-driven culture: customer intimacy, professional employees, continuous innovation and a commitment to outstanding quality.
“Technology for Life” is the guiding philosophy. Whether in clinical applications, industry, mining or fire and emergency services, Dräger products protect, support and save lives.
The safety division offers customers consultancy, products and services for an integrated hazard management, especially for personal and facility protection. The current portfolio comprises stationary and mobile gas detection systems, respiratory protection equipment, fire training systems, professional diving equipment as well as alcohol and drug detection units.
The current product range of the medical division includes anesthesia workstations, ventilators for emergency, neonatal, critical and home care as well as warming therapy for premature infants. Patient monitoring, IT solutions, accessories and consumables, ceiling supply units, light systems and central supply systems for medical gases complete the portfolio.*
Dräger has about 10,000 employees worldwide and is currently present in more than 190 countries. The company has sales and service subsidiaries in over 40 countries. Its development and production facilities are based in Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Africa, the USA and China.
Position Description:
Summary:
Highly motivated individual that can manage people, multiple product lines and teams. Self starter with a strategic vision to plan and execute deliverables on time and with the up most quality. Must be able to provide product definition, direction and clinical expertise on multiple projects.
Responsibilities:
• Plans, motivates and directs Clinical Engineering group to drive the overall strategic initiatives
• Develops, leads, coaches and builds Clinical Engineering team
• Establishes and follows consistent processes and metrics to effectively measure and improve team performance.
• • Experience with clinical research activities in support of RD initiatives, regulatory submissions and promotional needs.
• Experience with support of compliance to medical related Standards (i.e. ISO 13485)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a wide range functions and levels of expertise is essential.
• Excellent record keeping, organizational skills, and problem solving abilities.
• Able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Experience coordinating, prioritizing, and setting timelines for multiple tasks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Works closely with other key stakeholders to define new products and to ensure these meet customer needs
• Support the product developers and clinical Engineers/analysts as the project team converts specifications into actualized product.
• Establish and maintain contact with clinical experts for understanding of clinical needs, clinical workflow, product opportunities, and technology direction.
• Ensures company and team compliance to all internal SOPs and relevant US, EU and other industry regulations. Develop and/or improve development processes, procedures and protocols.
• Drive program planning, strategic planning and department-wide process improvement initiatives
• Contribute technical data and project management data to the cross-functional product team
• Represent the department and company factually and professionally in facility audits.
• Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• BS in an Engineering discipline is required. Masters or PHD highly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience within the medical device industry or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience with the ability to lead and effectively manage people and teams.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations
• Previous hospital or industry experience
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