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EH&S Manager

greg — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:03:44 +0000

Charleston,SC-The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a growing aerospace/aeronautics client to identify an Environmental Health and Safety Manager . Experience should include support of overall environmental issues such as: air and water permitting and regulations, implementation and modification of compliance programs, overseeing vendor selection and cost analysis for waste disposal/management, knowledge of local, state, and/or federal requirements. Additionally, candidates should have a working knowledge/experience of manufacturing and maintenance operations, as the EHS Leader will at times stand in as Plant Manager (during that person’s absence). This is a highly visible position within the organization. This role will have dual responsibilities at times over EH&S and operations.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: Completed 4 year degree. Operations/Manufacturing leadership experience. Recent experience in the aeronautical industry. OSHA 40 hour cert.

Our client offers an outstanding career path, regional relocation and outstanding benefits.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

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Senior Software Developer-Embedded Medical Devices

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:40:39 +0000

Denver, CO-The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing client to identify a Software Engineer for a newly developed position. This role design, develope, and test object-oriented C++ software while participating in the decision making for the design and implementation of solutions. This position will be responsible for full lifecycle software development creating code that meets design specifications, follows internal standards, and is easy to maintain. This position will also Estimate scope-of-work, and set/develop/track schedules.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: - BS Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivilant) At least 4 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in object-oriented and structured design using C/C+. Analytical and debugging skills to troubleshoot complex issues. Strong understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction. Experience as an architect or technical lead on large project a strong plus. Electrical engineering and understanding of common scripting languages is a plus

Our client offers an limited relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program. There will be no sponsorship for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Tissue Scientist-R&D

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:38:16 +0000

Boulder, CO-The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with growing medical device manufacturer in the Greater Boulder area who is growing their R&D group. They are looking for an Engineer / Scientist for a hands-on pre-clinical / clinical laboratory role. This individual will be conducting bench work (NOT DEVICE DESIGN) to support the development of electrosurgical devices and RF treatment systems. A large emphasis is placed on the Engineer’s experience with tissue and energy interaction, and the thrust of the position will focus on the design and execution of statistically-based protocol testing.

Required: Bachelors Degree (NO EXCEPTIONS) and 4-6 years; Masters Degree and 2-3 years; PhD and 1 year of experience (this experience should be outside of the standard academic research done in pursuit of a degree although internships can be included in the total) in biological / medical setting with a focus on tissue and energy interaction (NOTE: DIRECT TISSUE / ENERGY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED). Energetic, independent worker who can also be a member of a tightly-knit team and who isn’t afraid to get his/her “hands dirty.” Use of LabVIEW or MatLab and comfort with using statistical methodology in planning, conducting, and evaluating experiments with strong record keeping skills.

Highly Desired: Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering (or related field); ambition and pursuit of professional development.

They offer an attractive base salary annual bonuses, outstanding benefits, and full relocation as well as unlimited growth potential.

TO APPLY, after confirming that you meet the qualifications listed above, please send an email referencing this position title and location to tonya@catgroupinc.com with your resume and a) your current base salary or recent salary history, b) your target range (using your current cost of living) narrowed to about $20K. If not a US citizen or Green Card holder, please also define your current US employment eligibility and visa status (assistance for US residents is a possibility). None of this information will be released without your permission, and you should know that your target range doesn’t exclude you from consideration for positions above and below that range; it just helps us prioritize your application for ‘best fit’ positions.

To apply for this position, please e-mail resume and most current salary information to tonya@catgroupinc.com

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
320-205-2266 (fax)
www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Manufacturing Purchasing Agent

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:35:01 +0000

Daytona, FL-The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a growing, high volume manufacturing client in Central Florida to identify a buyer for a 5 person materials management group. This position works directly all functions within the the supply chain while focusing on vendor relations and cost savings through process improvement. This is a highly visible role within this facility.

REQUIREDBachelor’s degree-no exceptions (corporate policy). Recent quantifiable experience in a purchasing role within a high volume manufacturing environment. Desired: APICS Cert.

Our client offers an limited relocation policy for regional candiates, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program. There will be no sponsorship for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Assurance Specialist-Medical

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:33:32 +0000

Daytona, CO-The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a growing, high volume manufacturing client in Central Florida to identify a quality engineer (2-4 years experience) or a Sr. Quality Engineer (5-10 years experience) . This position works directly with quality engineering group working with systems and processes related to the quality lab. . Also key for this role are internal audits, supplier audits, CAPA system, environmental monitoring, and OEM customer support

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree Engineering preferred. 2+ years in experience in a high volume, regulated environment with a preference towards medical products. Pharmaceutical or food is not applicable.

They offer an attractive base salary, annual bonuses, outstanding benefits, and relocation assistance as well as unlimited growth potential.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Manager QA Sterilization

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:26:05 +0000

Atlanta, GA-The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is looking for a Quality Manager with a strong operational background for a medical device division of a $2B corporation outside of Atlanta, GA. This is a Corporate position with responsibility for 6 direct reports and the CAPA, process improvement, and product release projects for their regional sterilization activities. Other duties include managing the bioburden program, coordination of sterilization validation activities, documentation review, and participation in regulatory agency, supplier, and contract service audits. An emphasis will also be placed on the candidate’s experience with Quality Assurance for new or modified product adoption, failure investigation, SOP revision and development, and Hazmat environments. This would be the perfect position for an up and coming high-energy line supervisor who has the drive to climb within an organization coupled with a strong team-centered, friendly rapport.

REQUIRED: BS degree in a related field of study, 5+ years of experience including 3+ with direct management/supervisory responsibilities in the medical device industry. Team-building success in a change agent role and positive track-record in ensuring compliance to EN, ISO, AAMI standards as well as FDA, OSHA, EPA requirements in a sterilization processing environment (preference given to candidates with Gamma, E-Beam, or EO experience). An intuitive understanding of how the influence of packaging, manufacturing processes and environmental regulations affect the validation and sterilization process. Expert technical writing and presentation skills, self-motivated personality, critical decision making ability.

Our client offers outstanding compensation, a 25% annual bonus, and other very strong benefits. They prefer local candidates but would consider relocating a ‘superstar’ who exceeds all of required qualifications above.

If you would like to be considered for this and related positions, email tonya@catgroupinc.com with 1) a Word version of your resume, 2) your recent salary history and 3) your target salary for your next position. All your information will be kept confidential and will allow our team to better understand the level and direction of your search. Under no circumstances will we submit your resume without your approval. None of this information will be released without your permission, and you should know that your target range doesn’t exclude you from consideration for positions above and below that range; it just helps us prioritize your application for ‘best fit’ positions.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Medical Device Senior Program Manager

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:40:25 +0000

Atlanta, GA-The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is targeting a HIGH ENERGY Program Manager for a large $60M+ product platform within a growing global division of a $2.45B medical device corporation located outside of Atlanta, GA to fill a newly created position. This manager will lead diverse and innovative R&D programs from concept through the commercial phase with an emphasis placed on the candidate’s ability to serve as the technical expert and provide support for all development activities including front-end (KOL / BD) functions. Despite being a hands-on management role with direct reports (2+) and indirect reports (5-10), this is also a very hands-on Engineering role, so recent experience should include design.

REQUIRED: BS Engineering (Mechanical preferred); 8+ years of R&D Engineering experience with 3-5 years of leadership experience including a minimum of 3 in major FDA-regulated programs with definitive market success through commercialization. Ability to learn quickly and manage unknowns. Extremely solid FRONT-END R&D Engineering skills and knowledge of FDA Design Control. Business Development participation and entrepreneurial mindset. Technical background must include working with plastics (injection molded, extrusion) as well as nitinol and stainless materials with and without coatings; Solidworks, Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications: MBA, Medical Device experience that includes a variety of product lines including urological health devices for drainage and kidney stone removal, etc.

Our client offers outstanding compensation, full relocation and a strong benefits package.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Sr. Program Manager-Med. Device

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:39:05 +0000

Denver, CO-The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a small medical device contract design and manufacturing firm located near Denver, CO. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to play a pivotal role in driving complex electro-mechanical product development projects through transfer to production. The successful candidate will lead teams of 10+ electrical, software, mechanical and disposable engineers and technicians while maintaining cost, client and team control in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Software), well-experienced with cross-functional R&D engineering management, Program Management experience (timeline, project flow, documentation, etc.) with a MINIMUM of 2-3 recent class II Medical Devices including Design Control leadership through all stages of development including transfer to manufacturing, ‘hot shot’ technical engineering expertise with electro-mechanical devices, diversity of experience (corporate/start-up, materials, processes, products, etc.), exceptional professional presence in written and personal communication;

Our client offers a very competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance as well as a fast-paced, work environment with exposure to diverse products and technology.

TO APPLY If you would like to be considered for this and related positions, kindly email tonya@catgroupinc.com referencing this position title and location with your resume and a) your current base salary or recent salary history, b) your target range (using your current cost of living) narrowed to about $20K. None of this information will be released without your permission, and you should know that your target range doesn’t exclude you from consideration for positions above and below that range; it just helps us prioritize your application for ‘best fit’ positions.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Plant Safety Specialist

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:37:50 +0000

Daytona, Fla-The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a growing 6/B yr medical products client in central Florida to identify a Safety Specialist. This recently vacated role will be focused on all aspects of occupational safety for this 500 person manufacturing facility. There will be no environmental responsibilities for this role. This will be an autonomous role requiring execution of everything from paperwork/documentation to plant wide safety roll-outs. The thrust of this position will be driving ownership of safety to the entire plant.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: Completed 4 year degree. Current experience in high speed manufacturing with a preference towards an FDA regulated industry and GMP’s. OSHA 40 hour cert.

Our client offers an outstanding career path, regional relocation and outstanding benefits.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Marketing Product Manager-Upstream

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:36:26 +0000

Atlanta, GA- The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is representing a strong, rapidly growing medical device company. The Product Manager will have P&L responsibility for an expanding urological product line and will develop and execute the strategic and tactical upstream marketing functions of that line. An emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to participate interactively with Sales as well as with KOL’s to direct line extensions and new product launch. Duties will include analysis, defining a marketing plan, monitoring competition, proposing new products and extensions, forecasting, representing VOC, pricing strategies, communications planning, multiple-year sales planning, etc.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (or similar). 5+ years marketing or marketing/sales hybrid experience with upstream functions within the Medical Devices industry. Proven Project Leadership experience with developing and launching new products and marketing plans; high energy team player with mature, professional communicative style and strong data-driven decision-making ability.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Group Leader R&D-Tissue

greg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:33:11 +0000

Boulder, CO- Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is seeking an R&D Tissue Manager for a growing medical device manufacturer in the Greater Boulder area who is expanding and stratifying their R&D group. They are looking for a Tissue Research Manager to direct 2-4 R&D Engineers in bench work to support the development of electrosurgical devices and RF treatment systems. This R&D Group Leader will give technical guidance in designing, conducting and analyzing statistically-based experiments in tissue and energy interaction for protocol design testing. This individual will also need to provide mentorship in project-based cross-functional product development.

Required: Bachelors Degree (preferably Engineering). Statistical DOE Research experience with LabVIEW or MatLab and strong command of statistical methodology to plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments; 4+ years in a biological / medical setting with a focus on tissue / energy interaction (electrical, RF, ultrasound, etc.) 2+ years of direct supervisory responsibilities with scientists/engineers, etc. including career guidance, 2+ years of participation in cross-functional product development projects. Desire to be a leader a tightly-knit team and management aspirations but also happy to get his/her “hands dirty.”

Highly Desired: Graduate degree in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering (or related field); ambition and pursuit of professional development; corporate R&D experience, specialization in experimentation to support research, product and/or technology development. PMP certification.

They offer an attractive base salary annual bonuses, outstanding benefits, and full relocation as well as unlimited growth potential.

To apply for this position, please e-mail resume and most current salary information to tonya@catgroupinc.com

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
320-205-2266 (fax)
www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Director Software Engineering-Embedded

greg — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:38:59 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a strong and steadily growing medical device client to identify and evaluate a Director of Software/Firmware Engineering. This Director will manage a group of 20 software and firmware engineers responsible for complex, integrated Medical Device system development as well as hold responsibility for strategic direction, recommending or creating a progressive vision for his or her group.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: - Engineering degree (highly preferred: BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering) (or aerospace) experience with embedded software development (including an in depth understanding of the EE domain, embedded systems, and circuit design issues) with attention to process needs and full lifecycle; strong functional expertise in Object Oriented design methodologies; and 6+ years of direct management responsibilities for R&D software and firmware (using Verilog) engineers.

Highly Desired: Advanced degrees in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering; Verilog for verification and simulation; collaborative leadership style.

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Director of Information Systems

greg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:42:05 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing client to identify a Director of Information Systems. The Director of Information Systems is the conduit between this growing division and corporate stakeholders. This is an executive position within this division with responsibilities to the senior management team. This role will balance divisional systems with corporate and operational systems. This newly created role role will have 20 direct/indirect reports and will require strong functional management along with execution of major projects while establishing operational metrics for system support.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: - Masters Degree in Business or IS related field. 15 years progressive experience with information systems with a thrust towards sales and marketing systems. Implementation of CRM tools, intranet/internet solutions, data mining and data warehousing. Budgetary responsibilties of 1mm+. Large scale project management.

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Medical Device Operations Manager-Manufacturing

greg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:41:10 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing, high volume manufacturing client to identify an Operations Manager for a newly vacated (transfered/promoted) role. This position will be responsible direct reports in manufacturing, planning and engineering while having an overall responsibility of 200 salaried and hourly. Aside from the functional management responsibilities, this role will be focused on cost savings, continuous improvement and resource allocation in a high volume, commodity driven environment.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: 4 year degree. Progressive responsibility in high volume manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing of some flavor. Medical Device. The ideal candidate will have ISO 13485 standards along with GMP’s.

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

R&D Systems Engineering Manager-Med Device

greg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:39:35 +0000

Our client is a growing medical device manufacturer in the Greater Boulder area who is looking for an R&D Manager to drive the product development process, with a focus on technical hardware development for complex medical device systems. This position will take ownership of communicating the VOC to the Program Manager and ensuring connection between the final technical specifications and the customer needs from design through manufacturing. An emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to manage 5-6 direct EE reports in addition to cross-functional project teams of 15-50.

REQUIRED: There are a few requirements, of course: BSEE, 8+ years of extensive Technical R&D Management/Project-Program Management experience including direct supervisory responsibilities throughout the entire product development process. Specific product experience should include complex electrical and/or RF device systems. Strong cross-functional interaction with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Purchasing, etc. on protocols, change documents, procedures, verification and validation. Successful experience in obtaining and communicating VOC to team and ensuring technical correlation between that voice and the product specifications. Enthusiastic personality, extremely attentive to detail, flexible and comfortable working with others in a creatively passionate environment.

Highly Desired: would be a MSEE, MEDICAL DEVICE background (preferred– not required) ; ambition and pursuit of professional development; strong technical documentation skills; background in preparation and execution of project schedules/budgets; strong written and oral communication skills (documentation, reports, presentations, etc.).

They offer a variety of tracks for career advancement as well as full relocation including assistance with home sale, a very attractive base salary and strong bonus along with outstanding benefits.

If you would like to be considered for this and related positions, kindly email tonya@catgroupinc.com referencing this position title and location with your resume and a) your current base salary or recent salary history, b) your target range (using your current cost of living) narrowed to about $20K. None of this information will be released without your permission, and you should know that your target range doesn’t exclude you from consideration for positions above and below that range; it just helps us prioritize your application for ‘best fit’ positions.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Package Engineering Manager

greg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:32:59 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com working with a 7 Billion/year, 11,000 person medical device company located in the Atlanta Georgia area. They have engaged our services to identify a Packaging Test Manager that will have responsibilities for all package testing and eventual development for this organization. The manager will work with packaging suppliers and potential new packaging and while taking ownership of material qualification, closure integrity and adherence regulations set by the FDA, ISO etc. This role will also be critical in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for design development, material selection, and design control while directing the evaluation, development and implementation of global packaging systems. The packaging invovled will include primary, secondary container closures, including labeling inks/adhesives, specifications. This role will administer the packaging development lab by way of capability enhancement, staff development, allocation of resources, planning and budgeting while working with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Operations and Clinical Affairs.

REQUIREDBS Package Engineering. Full packaging development from package and materials selection, through criteria evaluation, validation, and implementation. Working knowledge of Design Of Experiments (DOE) and Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) analytical tool. Packaging automation and manufacturing to include FFS, plastic molding, and assembly processes such as RF and heat welding. Experience in container closure systems as well as related filing systems for sterile and aseptic processes. Understanding of GMP, ISO, FDA, ISTA, ASTM and other regulatory issues relating to medical device packaging

Our client offers an outstanding career path, relocation, great benefits and dedicated culture focused on one thing-growth. They have recently obtained double digit growth (09 aside) and are on task to continue this.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

greg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:23:17 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing client to identify a Principal Software Engineer to help develop a new operating system for an industry leading medical device platform. This role will be a part of development of specifications, architectures, designs, schedules and unit and integration test plans related to product development activities and product upgrades. This position will be responsible for full lifecycle software development creating code that meets design specifications, follows internal standards, and is easy to maintain. This position will also Estimate scope-of-work, and set/develop/track schedules.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: - BS Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivilant) At least 6 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in object-oriented and structured design using C/C+. Experience with Linux Kernals and compilers to identify issues. Multi-thread programming.

Our client offers an limited relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program. There will be no sponsorship for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Assurance Specialist

greg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:17:42 +0000

They offer an attractive base salary, annual bonuses, outstanding benefits, and relocation assistance as well as unlimited growth potential.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Assurance Engineer-Manufacturing

greg — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:48:25 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a growing, high volume manufacturing client in Central Florida to identify a quality engineer (2-4 years experience) or a Sr. Quality Engineer (5-10 years experience) . This position works directly with Manufacturing/Operations to implement the highest level of quality assurance for the design, testing, and release of materials, components and completed products. This role is also focused on continuous improvement of product and process and will provide engineering input for corrective and preventative action. Also key for this role are internal audits, supplier audits, CAPA system, environmental monitoring, and OEM customer support

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree Engineering preferred. 2+ years in experience in a high volume, regulated environment with a preference towards medical products or automotive. Pharmaceutical or food is not applicable.

They offer an attractive base salary, annual bonuses, outstanding benefits, and relocation assistance as well as unlimited growth potential.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Director Communications-Marketing

greg — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:39:08 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing medical device client to identify and evaluate a Marketing and Communications Director for a newly created role. This position will be an integral strategic voice in developing and executing the marketing and communications for this medical/surgical product line. This role will have managerial responsibilities over a small group while leading advertising/web strategies, brand management/initiatives, with a cross functional dotted line to sales and product marketing teams while initiating and executing exceptional materials supporting new and existing products. This role will have exposure and interaction with global divisions within the company.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: 4 year degree. Current Sr. Manager or Director Level experience with e marketing communication including direct supervision of a team. At least 10-12 years of increasing responsibility .

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Principal Software Engineer

greg — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:54:17 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing client to identify a Software Engineer for a newly developed position. This role design, develope, and test object-oriented C++ software while participating in the decision making for the design and implementation of solutions. This position will be responsible for full lifecycle software development creating code that meets design specifications, follows internal standards, and is easy to maintain. This position will also Estimate scope-of-work, and set/develop/track schedules.

Our client offers an limited relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program. There will be no sponsorship for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Manager Embedded Software Engineering

greg — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:30:21 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing medical device client to identify and evaluate a Software Group Manager. The Software R&D Manager will have direct supervision responsibilities for 4-6 software R&D engineers as well as project leadership responsibilities for complex, integrated HW/SW devices. Technical leadership will center on embedded software utilizing Object Oriented design methodology throughout the full life-cycle of the product development process.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: - Engineering degree (highly preferred: BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering), 8+ years embedded software development experience (medical device highly preferred but not required) as well as 2+ years of direct management or 6+ years of team lead experience. C, C++, strong understanding of hardware/software integration with systems engineering approach; go-getter, decision-making personality who is ALSO comfortable with a highly collaborative environment.

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Sr. Clinical Affairs Manager-Medical Device

greg — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:28:53 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing medical device client to identify and evaluate a Director of Clinical Affairs. The Clinical Affairs Director will be the first line interface for media, outside regulatory agencies and the medical community for all clinical information. Along with being a highly visible face for this division, this role will have management and supervisory responsibilities for a staff as well as administration of divisional clinical regulations and training throughout the organization. This role will have cross functional imput into all communication and copy (packaging, advertising, instructions etc.) while also focusing on new product pre-clinical testing and research. The scope of this role will include interaction with marketing, academic, sales, legal, regulatory and outside boards/review groups for products within this division.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: 4 year degree with a masters preferred. At least 10 years of overall experience within clinical research and a strong history managing a team.

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Embedded Software Engineering Leader

greg — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:21:26 +0000

Our client offers an outstanding relocation policy, strong salary/bonus and excellent benefits program.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Design Engineering Director

greg — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:22:32 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is representing a growing class II and III Medical Device manufacturer in Michigan seeking a leader for their Design Control, Product Realization, Risk Management, and Reliability activities. This will include directly managing Quality R&D Engineers at 2 sites as well as outside consultants in a Project environment to ensure high-quality production, on schedule, through effective cross-functional product development processes with a focus on phase 2-5.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering), 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering and 5 years of Quality Management experience combined with some management training. Large portions of experience must include adherence to FDA and ISO regulations governing medical devices. Candidate must also exhibit strong problem solving and statistical analysis skills.

TO APPLY, after confirming that you meet the qualifications listed above, please send an email referencing this position title and location to tonya@catgroupinc.com with your resume and a) your current base salary or recent salary history, b) your target range (using your current cost of living) narrowed to about $10K. None of this information will be released without your permission, and you should know that your target range doesn’t exclude you from consideration for positions above and below that range; it just helps us prioritize your application for ‘best fit’ positions.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Welding Supply Sales-Great Lakes

greg — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:31:36 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a large mulit-national industrial manufacturing client to identify a Territory Sales Manager for their welding products division. This position will be responsible for the complete sales process from developing new business to account management throughout a mulit-state midwestern territory. Along with development of new business, this role will also be responsible strategic territory development.

Our client is looking for a self starter that is ready to build relationships, knock on doors and take ownership over this territory. They offer an outstanding benefit package, company car etc. They are not looking for a relocation candidate.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: 4 year degree. Current experience with territory management and full life cycle sales and account management with an industrial product lines that are specific to industrial welding. Highly desired is CWI certification

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Divisional Finance Director

greg — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:50:44 +0000

Our client is a growing medical device manufacturing company in Boulder, CO, and they have asked us to help them identify and evaluate a Financial Analysis and Planning Director.

We’re seeking someone with a Master’s in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or CMA and 10+ years of full P&L statement analysis experience including the management of forecasting, financial planning, and budget review for a $350M+ Manufacturing business. Requirements also include strong Leadership qualities and 5 years of supervisory experience as well as career drive, promotability, and the professionalism needed to work closely with senior management. This position will report to the Controller and work closely with the Global Finance team, with direct supervisory responsibility for the FP&A team. Additional duties include participation in strategic acquisition planning and other financial analysis projects as needed. In exchange, this opportunity offers a very strong salary and 20% bonus potential in addition to outstanding benefits, unlimited growth potential and a generous relocation package to Boulder.

If you would like to be considered for this and related positions, email tonya@catgroupinc.com with: 1) a Word version of your resume, 2) your current / last base salary and 3) your target salary for your next position. All your information will be kept confidential and will allow our team to better understand the level and direction of your search. Under no circumstances will we submit your resume without your approval.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Quality Assurance

greg — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:01:15 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is representing a growing class II and III Medical Device manufacturer in Michigan seeking 4 Quality Assurance openings each at a different level but within the same group. All these positions are responsible for improvements in and/or additions to quality and manufacturing processes with the end result of producing a better quality product more efficiently. Complexity will vary depending on level of QA professional. Each will be involved with leading or participating in projects requiring QA or multi-discipline team effort. Principal and Senior level Professionals will assign, delegate and assist duties or projects to lower level QA staff and be more involved with document control, complaint handling, writing technical files (CE Mark), etc. All positions will ensure compliance to company’s quality policy, respond to customer complaints, perform audits, develop test methods, and/or write procedures as required.

Requirements include a four-year degree (senior position prefers MS) with varying levels of QA MEDICAL DEVICE experience: QA I applicants need 1-3 years, QA II applicants need 3-5 years, Senior QA applicants need 6+ years, and Principal QA applicants should have 8+ years. CQE and/or CQA certifications are also required at senior level and above but also preferred for lower levels. Experience should include varying degrees of experience with handling complaints, internal auditing, project-based focus, stability testing, PPR reporting, qualifying new or improved manufacturing processes, calibration, document control, CAPA, and other QA functions.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

R&D Engineer-Brushless Motor Design

greg — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:53:43 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is representing growing medical device manufacturing company needing 2 Engineers: 1 Systems Engineer with experience in FOC or vector motor commutation (preference given to candidates with PI and PID loop tuning) and 1 Electrical Engineer with experience in embedded microprocessor based systems (preference given to candidates with FOC or vector motor commutation). Both openings require 5+ years of design engineering experience; Medical Device experience is NOT required but is a plus. Successful candidates will have a Project-based history and be expected to assume leadership in troubleshooting at the component through full system level.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Medical Device R&D Product Manager

greg — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:43:38 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is representing a strong, rapidly growing medical device company located in Boulder, CO. The Product Manager will develop and execute the strategic and tactical upstream marketing functions of an existing and expanding global product line. An emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to participate interactively with Sales to deepen market penetration as well as with clinical KOL to nurture and drive R&D projects from conception through commercialization to launch. Duties will include developing advertising, promotional and market plans, analyzing sales forecasts, evaluating new market opportunities, reporting sales and profit, training sales and customers, etc.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing (or similar). 5+ years marketing experience in product management roles within the Medical Devices industry (medical device experience is an ABSOLUTE requirement). Strong understanding of development processes and proven experience in developing and launching new products. Strong team player with mature, professional confidence and ability to troubleshoot and recommend corrective action. Technical clinical expertise with class II and class III medical devices.

Preferred Qualifications: MBA. Experience interacting with Clinical and KOL, portfolio planning, commercial savvy, and ability to ‘think on your feet.’ Total commitment to quality. Some sales and/or technical medical engineering experience helpful.

Our client offers outstanding compensation, a 15% annual bonus, a generous relocation package to Boulder and other very strong benefits.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Territory Sales-Rental Equipment

greg — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:47:01 +0000

The Catalyst Group www.catgroupinc.com is working with a fast growing industrial distributor to identify a Territory Sales Manager for their rental business. This position will be responsible for the complete sales process from developing new business to account management throughout the territory. Along with development of new business, this role will also be responsible for initiating new preventative maintenance contracts and initiating contract renewals for long term residual growth within the client base of the territory.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED: Current experience with territory management and full life cycle sales and account management with power generation rental equipment. Scheduling, pricing & contract negotiation.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Engineer-Device

greg — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:31:35 +0000

Our client is a growing medical device manufacturing company near Atlanta, GA, and they have asked us to help them identify and evaluate a seasoned Quality professional for a Quality Engineer Manager position. We’re seeking a passionate, driven individual with a QE background in complex FDA-regulated products. While having no direct reports, this is a decision-making role supporting New Product Development in a cross-functional Project-based environment with direct business unit responsibility.

REQUIRED: A BS or Business degree; 8+ years of Quality Engineering experience, 4+ years within a New Product Development environment in the Medical Device industry focused on Class II and Class III devices; expertise with Project Management, Design Control, SPC, CAPA, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Stability, and Validation from Concept through Manufacturing.

Highly Desired: An Engineering degree, MBA, PMP / Six Sigma Blackbelt / ASQ certifications. Expert level cross-functional project savvy and creative problem solving initiative. QE of disposable, implantable products used in surgical/critical care.

In exchange, this opportunity offers a strong salary and annual bonus in addition to outstanding benefits and unlimited growth potential as well as a relocation package to Atlanta.

TO APPLY, after confirming that you meet the qualifications listed above, please send an email referencing this position title and location along with 1) your resume 2) current/last base salary and 3) target salary range to tonya@catgroupinc.com. This information is all required but will be kept completely confidential and will allow our team to better understand the level and direction of your search. Under no circumstances will we submit your resume without your approval.

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacreamer

Director Sales-Power Transmission

greg — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:42:34 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is assisting a growing power transmission and distribution construction firm in their search for a Senior Director of Sales Power Transmission. The Senior Director of Power Transmission will have P&L sales responsibility for a region from Virginia to Maine and over to Ohio. This position will have oversight over business development and sales activities for the area with regional/corporate sales teams that focus on Wind Technology, Power Transmission & Distribution Markets. The operational responsibility for this role will be minimum but will work cross functionally with the senior operations director.

Executive Level Sales Responsibilities: RFP’s, proposal and contract development/negotiations project specifications at the highest levels within the power generation industry. P&L tracking and financial forecasting with a sales focus while working with all operations groups within this region.

Absolutely Required-20+ years in the power/electrical industry with at least 15 years in a sales management role with increasing responsibilities.

Highly Desired::Construction Management, Contracts Management or Project Management Training.BICSI,RCDD

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Operations Manager-Telecom

greg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:22:52 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is assisting a growing project management and network development company in their search for a Regional Operations Manager for the Washington, D.C. market. This role will be responsible for all all aspects of multi-million dollar P&L for this companies cabling business including project management level sales and operations.

Operations: Senior level Project Management, RFP’s, contracts, blueprints, project specifications, and system documentation is critical. This role will also have approval authority on project material and administrative expenditures including the management of all reports within the division.

Sales: Although this is mainly an operations role, there will be some sales support of new clients, development of proposals, technical and cost outlays and statements of work. Voice in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for key businesses in targeted vertical markets.

Absolutely Required-4 year degree. 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunication, building construction or “in building systems” type industries. A high level of operations management coupled with full operational P/L responsibility. A proven track record building relationships in the greater D.C. area. PM certification, BICSI certification, RCDD preferred.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Vice President Business Development-DOD

greg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:09:34 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is assisting a growing networking communications client to identify a VP of sales for national their government & DOD business. This role will be responsible for developing and expanding business within the Department of Defense at the most senior levels. Although a “VP” in title, this is an individual contributor role that will require substantial travel throughout the US.

Absolutely Required: Bachelors Degree. Quantifiable experience penetrating DOD selling advanced communication, satellite and transmission solutions. This will include value added consultative sales experience for network communication technologies at the highest levels. RFP to contract negotiation.

They are offering an outstanding base salary and a very aggressive commission structure all the typical benefits and perks of a world class organization. This position is open due to growth in their business and they are looking for those executive level sales professionals that truly separate themselves from their peers. There is no relocation “package” per se being offered for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Director Sales-National Accounts

greg — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:53:04 +0000

The Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is assisting a growing networking communications client to identify a seasoned director of sales for national accounts. This role will be responsible for developing and expanding business at the corporate level NOT a territory or sales manager role but a strategic business development at the national level. This position will be responsible for communication equipment/service sales at the enterprise level with the corporate entities of large businesses with a national presence. Although a “director” in title, this is an individual contributor role that will require substantial travel throughout the US.

Absolutely Required: Bachelors Degree. Quantifiable experience penetrating corporate head quarters of large companies selling advanced communication, satellite and transmission solutions. This will include value added consultative sales experience for network communication technologies at the hirer levels of management both B2B and government. RFP to contract negotiation.

They are offering a base salary close to six figures, and a very aggressive commission structure all the typical benefits and perks of a world class organization. This position is open due to growth in their business and they are looking for those executive level sales professionals that truly separate themselves from their peers. There is no relocation “package” per se being offered for this position.

Greg Giltner
greg@catgroupinc.com
803-622-0285
www.linkedin.com/in/giltner

Quality Assurance Sterilization Engineer

greg — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:57:50 +0000

Catalyst Recruiting Group www.catgroupinc.com is looking for a Quality Engineer with a strong background in sterilization validation for medical device and/or pharmaceuticals. The focus of this role will include Ethylene Oxide validation activities for a wide range of products including research and analysis to support the sterilization programs. An emphasis will also be placed on the candidate’s experience with Quality Assurance for new or modified product adoption, failure investigation, SOP revision and development, and Hazmat experience.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a technical science field (Engineering preferred), 3+ years of QA validation experience in a sterilization environment with medical device or pharmaceutical products including a strong understanding of how the influence of packaging, manufacturing processes and environmental regulations affect the validation and sterilization process. Expert technical writing and presentation skills, self-motivated personality, critical decision making ability.

Our client offers a strong base salary, annual bonus, full relocation and a strong benefits package.

TO APPLY: After confirming that you meet the qualifications listed above, please send an email referencing this position title and location along with your resume and current/last base salary information to tonya@catgroupinc.com. This information will be kept confidential and will allow our team to better understand the level and direction of your search. Under no circumstances will we submit your resume without your approval.

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Tonya Creamer tonya@catgroupinc.com 803-622-5581 320-205-2266 (fax) www.linkedin.com/in/tonyalewis

Tonya Creamer
tonya@catgroupinc.com
803-622-5581
320-205-2266 (fax)
www.linkedin.com/in/tonyalewis