Principal Clinical Study Manager

Stryker • Orange, CA

4d • $118,000 - $255,700

About The Position

Stryker is seeking a Principal Clinical Study Manager to join our Neurovascular Division. Applicants must reside in the Pacific Time Zone, with a strong preference for candidates located in California, to ensure effective collaboration with the team and alignment with business needs. As the Principal Clinical Study Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of complex clinical studies that advance innovation in stroke care. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence to deliver high-quality results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in program or project management
• Proven ability to manage complex programs, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• MS or MBA
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in procurement planning and vendor management
• Familiarity with quality systems and risk management methodologies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business unit leadership to define and manage program scope, including creating a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive program schedule using Gantt charts; analyze critical paths, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones.
• Create and manage program budgets in partnership with cross-functional leaders; monitor and optimize costs to stay within budget.
• Partner with project teams to develop and maintain Quality Plans using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Establish and execute a risk management plan, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating program risks.
• Develop a Procurement Management Plan and contribute strategically to vendor selection and procurement decisions.
• Estimate, acquire, and allocate cross-functional resources; define roles and deliverables, provide feedback, coach team members, and support recruitment and onboarding.
• Create and implement stakeholder engagement and communication plans to ensure alignment across program teams, key stakeholders, and business leaders.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees