Vice President, Operations
Boston Microfluidics (BMF) has developed a revolutionary product for the collection and dry storage of human patient blood samples.
BMF is funded both through venture capital and product partnering. We have a strong existing team with excellence in engineering, usability, and quality systems. Our top priority, as a company and as individuals, is a strong commitment to integrity across all interactions, internal and external.
We are looking for a VP Operations to lead our outsourced manufacturing efforts as we move into large-volume production. The person who joins our team in this role will oversee development of an efficient, high-quality manufacturing process as BMF’s products undergo worldwide rollout. The function will include budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and leadership of our internal engineering and manufacturing teams.
The VP Operations will be responsible for building out the manufacturing side of the company as we graduate from low-volume contract manufacturing to high-volume world-class product manufacturing. The VP Operations will report to the CEO and will have frequent interactions with BMF’s Board of Directors.
Job duties include:
- Lead in building and implementing a manufacturing strategy in support of BMF’s business goals and in compliance with IVD/medical device regulatory requirements
- Create, maintain, and audit vendor relationships across the manufacturing system, including injection molders and contract manufacturers, both domestic and international
- Work with Quality to manage product transfers from R&D into Operations
- Work with Quality and VP of sales to implement customer and technical support for launched products
- Provide mature leadership and guidance with the goal of building a highly functional and effective team, as well as mentoring individual employees as they grow along their own professional trajectories
- Demonstrate excellent budgeting and forecasting practices to drive product costs down while maintaining superior quality
- Demonstrate strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and CE
- Collaborate with the CEO to represent “Top Management” of the company’s ISO 13485 certified quality system
- Collaborate with Project Leaders and Quality to support contract manufacturers’ process development
- Develop and implement policies and standards for regulatory and business compliance
- Execute on-the-ground team management as well as prepare and present regular updates for the Board of Directors.
Experience:
- Working in a fast-paced start up environment
- Demonstrated experience with the design and manufacture of Class I and II medical devices
- Recruiting and building a strong team by proactively understanding needs
- Mentoring and developing a young entrepreneurial organization
- Demonstrated experience bringing a low-cost product from development to volume production
- 10-15 years high volume manufacturing experience across both in-house and contract manufacturing environments
- Experience implementing ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820
- Experience working with a 3PL model
- Demonstrated excellence in cost reduction and supplier management
- Ability to drive yield improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain
Education:
- BS in engineering or manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma Certification desired
- MBA or equivalent desired
- A Supply Chain Certification a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive pay, stock options, and annual bonus eligibility
- Option to participate in company medical, dental, and vision plans
- Commuter benefits
- Conveniently located close to the Alewife MBTA station
- Company-paid parking spot
- Weekly catered lunch
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Ongoing professional development
- Secure / Covered Bike Storage Facility
- Office park amenities such as a fitness center, community events, outdoor recreation events, Pop-up Shops, and Tenant Appreciation Events