Director, Instrument NPI (New Product Introduction)

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Director, Instrument NPI (New Product Introduction)

Position is preferably based in San Diego with an expectation to lead teams at both our San Diego, CA and Menlo Park, CA locations.

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical research resolve genetically complex problems.  Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health.  We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution.  Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.

Pacific Biosciences is looking for an experienced Instrument NPI (New Product Introduction) Director to lead new DNA sequencing products from concept to production ramp including instrument hardware prototype builds in our Menlo Park, CA and San Diego, CA sites as well as transition products to inhouse Manufacturing, CMs (Contract Manufacturers) and suppliers across the globe in hybrid and fully outsourced models. In this position, the NPI Director will lead inhouse NPI teams, technical supplier engagement and coordination with cross functional departments. The NPI Director will work closely with engineering, supply chain, program management, finance, and other key stakeholders to successfully launch products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI team to introduce new DNA sequencing products from concept to production ramp including instrument hardware prototype builds in our Menlo Park, CA and San Diego, CA sites as well as transition products to inhouse Manufacturing, CMs (Contract Manufacturers) and suppliers across the globe in hybrid and fully outsourced models
• Managing and coordinating NPI activities between all functional groups including Design Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Operations for a successful new product transfer
• Attract, develop, and retain an engaged NPI team.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing partners (OEM and CM) for product development and qualification activities to support smooth product launches, as well as technology roadmaps to support ongoing product innovation initiatives
• Work with each functional group and the NPI team to identify, prioritize, and act on meeting project timelines and risk management
• Lead and support budgeting, feasibility studies and estimates, quotes for purchasing capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs
• Work with Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain to develop, analyze, monitor, and meet cost structures and models
• Lead in house manufacturing, CM, and suppliers to execute successful ramp up and capacity planning.
• Establish a collaboration between the NPI / Manufacturing teams and the Contract Manufacturer in developing and implementing product transfer plans
• Lead NPI through product phase gates in the PLC process
• Deliver project status reviews to PMO, senior management and peers

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a management role and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects
• 10+ years of experience in an operation's and/or new product introduction and/or project management role
• Minimum 5 years of experience with product introduction in the Medical Devices, Life Sciences lab equipment or Semiconductor capital equipment space
• Working knowledge of inventory, capacity planning, material gathering, engineering and finance aspects of manufacturing and outsourcing of optical, electromechanical systems and PCBAs
• Ability to adapt project plans, schedules throughout the project to respond to ever changing requirements
• Ability to support multiple cross-functional project tracks (swim lanes) concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to escalate issues to senior level management
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Collaborative team player
• Confidence in conflict solving ability
• Persistent, Tenacious, Proactive
• Office-365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, MS Project or similar)
• BS degree in a technical discipline, preferably mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong team player, able to take initiative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a management team. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, interacting with scientists and engineers from a variety of disciplines. 
• Ability to travel up to 30% between manufacturing sites

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.