MidFull TimeEN
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The Opportunity
The Diagnostics Solution Implementation Manager leads a high-performing technical solution team to implement and install complex diagnostic systems. The mission is to bridge the gap between the plan and the reality of installation, ensuring every deployment is executed with precision, minimal downtime, and maximum client satisfaction. They are the guardian of the "first impression," transforming a sold contract into a functional, life-saving clinical tool.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
Recruit, mentor, and technically upskill a field engineering team to handle evolving diagnostic hardware and software middleware
Conduct performance coaching, including "ride-alongs" and technical audits to provide real-time feedback to engineers in clinical environments
Operational Management
Act as the single point of contact for resource management on installation projects
Map out technical experts' deployments across multiple geographic territories based on site readiness and technician expertise
Monitor KPIs such as Mean Time to Install (MTTI), first-time-fix rates, and customer effort scores
Manage travel, expense budgets, and specialised tool inventory for the field team
Technical & Compliance Oversight
Ensures site readiness assessments by reviewing facility blueprints, network requirements, and power specifications
Audit installation logs and validation protocols to ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Consolidate field data on component failures to provide the organisation with actionable insights for product improvements
Strategic Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between project management, the field teams and customers
Contribute to defining the Laboratory Transformation Leadership team strategy and oversee project prioritisation
Serve as the final point of technical and operational escalation for complex site issues
Who You Are
Experience & Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA or Master's in Project Management highly preferred)
Proven experience in a people-management or team-lead role within an engineering environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of projects with cross-functional teams of 10+ people
Demonstrated success in implementing new organisational processes or migrating teams to new project management methodologies
Valid driving licence
Core Competencies
Strategic Agility: Focus on high-value activities and ensure your team has the support and tools needed to meet organizational objectives
Decision Making: Push decision-making to appropriate levels, take accountability, and make sound judgments even with incomplete information
Managing Change: Articulate long-term objectives, effectively manage change, and build the emotional and rational case for transformation
Inspiring & Influencing: Foster idea exchange, gain buy-in for proposals, and create a learning environment that promotes professional development
Teamwork & Collaboration: Make people feel heard, encourage open discussions, tell the truth, and build diverse teams to deliver exceptional results
Systems Thinking: Identify how delays cascade across the organization and forecast human capital needs to prevent burnout
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): High levels of empathy and situational awareness to mentor diverse personalities and maintain team morale
Decisiveness: Have the courage to pivot direction quickly based on market data
Values
Demonstrates integrity, courage, and passion
Shows excellent commercial awareness and healthcare sector knowledge
Respects others and maintains harmonious professional relationships
Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is United Kingdom. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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