PD Program Manager

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$136,000 - $204,000•Onsite

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking a driven and collaborative PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and lifecycle management of our innovative products, processes, and therapies. In this role, you will oversee operational aspects of new product development initiatives from initiation through delivery. Acting as the critical link between project teams, line management, and key stakeholders, you will gather and manage requirements, drive stakeholder engagement, and develop solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for bringing meaningful medical device innovations to market, this is the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 5+ years experience in technical program management OR Advanced Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 3+ years experience in technical program management

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification (PMP)
Experience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably insulin delivery devices
Strong project management skills with experience effectively and efficiently executing against project contracts; knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills
Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals

Responsibilities

Lead and manage geographical expansion programs in close collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations teams to successfully launch products across global markets
Drive end-of-life program management, overseeing the strategic transition and replacement of legacy products within strict deadlines to ensure business continuity with minimal disruption to operations and customers
Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies.
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes.
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Gathers requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project’s key stakeholders.
Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.