Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Manager
Institut Straumann AG
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The Straumann Group is a globally leading provider in the field of aesthetic dentistry. We combine experience,
scientific evidence, and innovation with passion and are committed to uncompromising quality to offer dental
professionals and patients worldwide the best possible solutions. As a pioneer and market leader in dental
implantology, we have consistently expanded our product portfolio in recent years. Today, we are active in all areas of
aesthetic dentistry, ranging from tooth preservation, regeneration, restoration, orthodontics with transparent aligner
trays to tooth loss.
Job Purpose
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Manager is responsible for the document control of the Straumann
product’s Device Master Record. In addition, he leads or participates in SAP/PLM system improvement and rollout
projects.
This position is temporary.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Manager, together with the Global business process owner (GBPO) for the
SAP/PLM system, responsible for:
o Ensuring group wide process implementation in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
o Leading and planning of or participating in SAP/PLM system improvement, lifecycle and rollout projects.
o Coordinating PLM user training for Straumann Green and supporting other PLM BPO in their training tasks.
o Supporting GBPO in the PLM user manual documentation.
o Coordinating and executing user acceptance tests according to CSV requirements.
o Be a driving force in harmonizing processes, improving and optimizing test script within all sites
o Coordinating PLM user access authorization.
o Consulting and supporting development projects for product structure definitions.
• Collect and analyze data to report information and KPIs to management.
Requirements
• Education
o University degree or equivalent in an applicable field (quality, engineering, information technology or other
relevant scientific discipline). Advanced graduate studies/degrees are an asset.
• Experience
o Minimum of 3 years professional experience in Quality Management, preferably in medical device industry. Training in
Quality Management and Quality Systems with focus on ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
o Excellent knowledge of document management with SAP/PLM (ProNovia PLM).
o Experience with SAP MM, PP, QM module functionalities.
o Experience in computer system validation requirements and methods.
o Profound experience in quality system IT tool rollout (e.g. document management system) in an international
environment.
o Proven experience in project management
o Fluent (written and spoken) English, further languages spoken at Straumann sites and group companies are an
advantage.
• Personal attributes
o Hands-on and implementation focused attitude. Distinct communicative, customer focused and team-oriented work
behaviour.
o Ability to work in an international matrix organization and manage stakeholders and facilitate decision making in an
international group organization.
o Fluent (written and spoken) English, further languages spoken at Straumann sites and group companies are an
advantage.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Villeret || Switzerland : Basel
Travel Percentage: 0 - 20%
Requisition ID: 17010
scientific evidence, and innovation with passion and are committed to uncompromising quality to offer dental
professionals and patients worldwide the best possible solutions. As a pioneer and market leader in dental
implantology, we have consistently expanded our product portfolio in recent years. Today, we are active in all areas of
aesthetic dentistry, ranging from tooth preservation, regeneration, restoration, orthodontics with transparent aligner
trays to tooth loss.
Job Purpose
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Manager is responsible for the document control of the Straumann
product’s Device Master Record. In addition, he leads or participates in SAP/PLM system improvement and rollout
projects.
This position is temporary.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Manager, together with the Global business process owner (GBPO) for the
SAP/PLM system, responsible for:
o Ensuring group wide process implementation in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
o Leading and planning of or participating in SAP/PLM system improvement, lifecycle and rollout projects.
o Coordinating PLM user training for Straumann Green and supporting other PLM BPO in their training tasks.
o Supporting GBPO in the PLM user manual documentation.
o Coordinating and executing user acceptance tests according to CSV requirements.
o Be a driving force in harmonizing processes, improving and optimizing test script within all sites
o Coordinating PLM user access authorization.
o Consulting and supporting development projects for product structure definitions.
• Collect and analyze data to report information and KPIs to management.
Requirements
• Education
o University degree or equivalent in an applicable field (quality, engineering, information technology or other
relevant scientific discipline). Advanced graduate studies/degrees are an asset.
• Experience
o Minimum of 3 years professional experience in Quality Management, preferably in medical device industry. Training in
Quality Management and Quality Systems with focus on ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
o Excellent knowledge of document management with SAP/PLM (ProNovia PLM).
o Experience with SAP MM, PP, QM module functionalities.
o Experience in computer system validation requirements and methods.
o Profound experience in quality system IT tool rollout (e.g. document management system) in an international
environment.
o Proven experience in project management
o Fluent (written and spoken) English, further languages spoken at Straumann sites and group companies are an
advantage.
• Personal attributes
o Hands-on and implementation focused attitude. Distinct communicative, customer focused and team-oriented work
behaviour.
o Ability to work in an international matrix organization and manage stakeholders and facilitate decision making in an
international group organization.
o Fluent (written and spoken) English, further languages spoken at Straumann sites and group companies are an
advantage.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Villeret || Switzerland : Basel
Travel Percentage: 0 - 20%
Requisition ID: 17010