Operations Product Manager

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

Our Operations Product Manager (OPM) will be integral to the design and implementation of a high performance organization with flexible, committed and innovative associates. As OPM, you would team with colleagues across the organization to create a high-performance culture, grow the business and achieve bottom line results. The OPM will be responsible for working between R&D and Operations to implement products into SAP (create BOM’s, Part Numbers, etc.) to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This involves managing the development life cycle through to launch and beyond as well as existing products.

You will be expected to:

• Management, coordination and support of technology and product transfers from product development to production and between different manufacturing locations with focus on quality, availability and manufacturing costs
• Management and coordination of international and interdisciplinary projects
• Operations representative in Business Area, development and life cycle management projects
• Core team member in R&D product development meetings, facilitating communications between various stakeholders including but not limited to providing feedback for raw material procurement and product costings
• Creation of efficient processes for a QIAGEN product family, investment in planning and control systems such as SAP
• Creation of Standard Operating Procedures and process flow charts
• Streamline ongoing challenging and existing processes for objective-oriented identification of optimization potential
• Coordinates with different departments to keep timelines for implementations
• Preparation of master data implementation and change process
• Contributes to the continues improvement projects along the value chain for the responsible products and beyond her/his area of responsibility
• Representation of the operations division in international programs including reporting of the KPI

Position Requirements

• 2-3 years experience in the manufacturing biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (OPM role)
• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree or similar education
• 2-3 years experience in industry in addition to education
• Ability to manage complex personal tasks, teamwork, interaction and presentation to management and stakeholders
• Use of SAP and building BOM’s, Part Numbers required

Personal Requirements

• Outstanding technical skills
• Detail oriented
• Take initiative to create meetings
• Follow up with teams and push to meet deadlines.
• Confidence and proven leadership skills needed to coach and facilitate self-directed work teams.

QIAGEN requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for new hires in all U.S. states other than Montana effective as of September 1, 2021. New hires and candidates will be required to present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination within three business days of start date or upon entry into the office (i.e., for interviews), whichever comes first. QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits. This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus pay

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Product management: 3 years (Required)
• Project management: 3 years (Required)
• SAP: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location