Development Associate - Museum jobs in Elkhart, IN

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Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

This position is to provide process expertise that will enable the business to identify, develop, resource, and commercialize quality products- on time and on target. This includes optimizing the project and portfolio management methodologies via training and coaching, the development of and maintenance of new tools and processes and sharing best practices across the division. Additionally, this position will lead the organization in the establishment and execution of confirmation of user needs and human factors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Expected Areas of Competence

• Broad knowledge of new product development methodologies and tools:
  • Project Management, User Needs Assessment, Financial valuation, Commercialization tasks Phase Gate Development, Managing by influence with listening & leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach the implementation of NPD process improvements through cross-functional teams by listening and utilizing influence skills. (leadership)
• Able to take action in solving problems and making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics. (decision-making & problem solving)
• Must possess an established track record of sound cross-functional actions and decisions impacting the business process and company results.(action oriented)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) in a clear and concise manner. (communicate)
• Presentation skills. Able to clearly present information through the spoken work; influence or persuade others through oral presentations in positive and negative circumstances, listens well. Must be able emit a level of confidence and expertise to effectively train other employees (up, down and across the organization) at multiple sites in a broad range of NPD topics.(communication)
• Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of constituents. Must possess a collaborative style to work effectively throughout the organization. Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment to goals and objectives. (team-building)
• Able to create positive energy (motivation) in both individuals and groups.(energizing)
• Able to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; use intuition and a new way of thinking to give birth to new ideas; to present information in an attention-getting and interesting manner. (creativity)
• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in an analytical field or related science required
• 7-10 years experience in new product development preferred
• Experience working in a medical device regulated environment
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Compensation Range: $150000 - $180000/base USD