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Director, Program Management – Medical Device
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Program Management to lead complex cross-functional programs within a growing medical device organization. This individual will play a critical leadership role in driving product development initiatives, aligning stakeholders, managing timelines and risks, and ensuring successful execution from concept through commercialization.
The ideal candidate combines strong program and project management expertise with experience operating in regulated medical device environments. This person will serve as a strategic partner across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple cross-functional medical device development programs from concept through commercialization and post-market support
- Drive program execution by managing timelines, deliverables, milestones, budgets, risks, and resource allocation
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans across engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical, operations, and commercial functions
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and ensure alignment between technical teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders
- Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks while proactively developing mitigation strategies
- Establish program governance processes, reporting structures, and project management best practices
- Lead core team meetings, design reviews, phase gate reviews, and executive program updates
- Monitor project scope and manage changes to timelines, resources, and priorities
- Partner closely with Engineering and R&D leadership to support successful product development execution
- Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and applicable quality system requirements throughout the product lifecycle
- Support strategic planning initiatives, portfolio prioritization, and resource planning activities
- Mentor and develop Program Managers and Project Managers as the organization scales
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field required; advanced degree preferred
- 10 years of experience within the medical device industry
- 5 years of leadership experience in Program Management or Project Management roles
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional product development programs
- Strong understanding of medical device product development processes and design control requirements
- Experience managing programs involving hardware, software, systems engineering, or combination products preferred
- Demonstrated success driving projects within FDA-regulated and ISO-compliant environments
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability in matrixed organizations
- PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus
Preferred Experience
- Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) programs
- Background supporting Class II or Class III medical devices
- Exposure to global product launches and international regulatory requirements
- Experience within fast-paced or high-growth medical device environments
- Familiarity with Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid product development methodologies
What Success Looks Like
- Programs are executed efficiently with clear communication, accountability, and alignment across teams
- Risks and issues are identified early and managed proactively
- Product development timelines and strategic business objectives are achieved
- Cross-functional teams operate with improved coordination, visibility, and execution discipline
- The organization scales program management processes to support continued growth and innovation