At our Research & Development Department, we are dedicated to developing world-class medical devices. Our engineers play a crucial role in creating innovative products used in medical procedures worldwide. As a Senior R&D Program Manager, you will lead and guide a New Product Development team, driving strategic and tactical initiatives within the Peripheral Vascular Health Business Unit.

This business unit develops a range of transcatheter medical devices and treatment solutions for arterial and venous diseases, including Drug Coated Balloons, Stents, Embolization Therapies, and Deep Venous treatments.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 3-4 days per week onsite.

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A Day in the Life:

As the Senior R&D Program Manager, you will lead a high-performing, diverse team dedicated to success and passionate about fulfilling our mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Your responsibilities will include:

• Core Team Leadership: You will serve as the Core Team Leader for key new product development projects, managing cross-functional teams to execute projects, including tasks such as project scoping, resource allocation, budget planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Resolve issues through collaboration, influence, and persuasion, without direct authority, to ensure successful program execution.
• Team Leadership: Lead, guide, and review the work of experienced professionals and vendors who work with independence and flexibility on key projects.
• Team Development: Manage and motivate your team, including external vendors, to ensure successful project completion. Foster their growth and innovation.
• Project Management: Set program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets. Assign responsibilities and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively represent the company externally with customers and stakeholders.
• Staff Development: Ensure team members clearly understand expectations and performance standards, and foster innovation within the team.
• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across functions, ensuring that R&D team members have the resources and information they need to perform effectively.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline (Level 8) with at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a management role; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and 5+ years in a management role.
• Proven track record in program management within a regulated environment.
• Medical device product development experience is essential.
• Strong technical expertise in DOE, Six Sigma, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Skilled in stakeholder management.
• Experience working with physicians to identify unmet clinical needs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.