Engineering
Director, Software Development (Embedded)
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Job ID: R0209967
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As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.
Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.
Inpatient RNs at Fresenius Medical Care perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units. What makes this role truly unique is the level of autonomy you’ll enjoy. Inpatient nurses are specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. And because dialysis is a critical treatment for many hospital procedures and health conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible and accountable for staffing and leading a team of software developers to deliver high quality medical device software. Develop and drive a long-term strategic vision for the software team. Drive continuous software process improvement at both local level and corporate levels.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership for cross functional and corporate teams developing and maintaining medical devices.
Be a strong decision-maker; focus on driving strategic goals while ensure tactical execution
Interact with internal departments and external customers/vendors for both new development and problem resolution.
Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
Train, coach and ensure professional development of the software team on software skills, practices and processes
Be responsible for hiring, objective setting and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations in partnership with Human Resources.
Review objectives to determine the success of the operation.
Manage the activities and operations of the SW department.
Establish strategic and operational objectives and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Develop technical roadmap in collaboration with Marketing to extend products to meet business needs
Develop strategy to develop new and innovative products
Develop best-in-class software development practices and high quality and timely product deliveries
Lead software engineering staff in operational efforts, directly or through subordinates, to ensure achievement of business goals.
Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term software development projects through the coordination of activities, leadership of staff and coordination with Project Management, Engineering, Marketing and Clinical Staff
Identify opportunities for process improvement for regulatory compliance, product quality and business objectives. Work cross- functionally to implement improvement programs
Work with project managers (Agile Coaches, Product Owners and Program Project Managers) to ensure effective implementation of a matrix organization
Work with project managers to support the creation, maintenance and execution of project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules. Ensure correct resource assignments commensurate with the priority and complexity of project tasks
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with assistance.
SUPERVISION:
Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of global Software Development staff
May be responsible for the direct supervision of additional functional areas like product security.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent required; Advanced Degree desirable
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Passion for leading, coaching, and inspiring a team to deliver more than they think is possible.
Ability to create and foster a team environment that encourages personal initiative, creativity, technical development, and achievement of goals.
At least 10 years of experience in hand's-on embedded software engineering roles for medical devices.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team of technology professionals.
3+ years' second level management experience preferred
Understanding of key technologies such as real-time embedded software architecture, C, C++
Experience with AI for Software Development a plus
Must have or quickly develop a thorough knowledge of Software for Dialysis Equipment technology and processes
Experience in software development, verification, and standards necessary to meet global medical device regulatory requirements.
Clear understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance processes.
Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
Ability to interface with customers and marketing to develop and review requirements and plans
Ability to build consensus and drive cross functional initiatives
Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans and lead the realization of those plans
Ability to apply logical and scientific critical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information.
Ability to read scientific and technical journals, functional reports and legal documents.
Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Success Profile
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Success Profile
What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.
Success Profile
What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.
Success Profile
What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.
“I successfully completed the RN program and went on to hold the position of Staff RN, Charge Nurse, and finally Clinical Manager.”
Clinical Manager
“Every day I walk in I am changing lives for the better and working to inspire my patients.”
Patient Care Technician
“I am a member of an outstanding team that helps patients gain more control, achieve tangible goals, and live better lives.”
Outpatient Services RN
“My goal is to make sure that our patients keep their mobility and quality of life. This goal is really personal for me. My own father always had really bad vasculature in his leg and never had access to the kind of care we offer — eventually he lost blood flow and mobility. Knowing what he went through makes me even more committed to our mission.”
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