Sensor R&D Product Development Manager

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$132,800 - $199,200

About The Position

The Sensor R&D Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of product development initiatives supporting MiniMed’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) programs. As a cross-functional leader within the Sensor R&D organization, this role drives the definition, development, and delivery of new R&D development programs throughout the product development lifecycle. The Sensor R&D team includes expertise in chemistry, chemical and biomedical engineering, process engineering, and clinical feasibility data collection. The incumbent will directly manage the R&D clinical feasibility group while collaborating closely with engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to advance MiniMed’s sensor pipeline from concept through development. This role is accountable for delivering projects within defined timelines and budgets while ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved. The Product Development Manager must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills to effectively influence cross-functional teams, engage senior leadership, and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in glucose sensor, biosensor, electrochemical sensor, or other medical device product development.
Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, structured experimentation, and data-driven decision making.
Knowledge of medical device product development, design controls, risk management, quality systems, and regulated development environments.
Proven ability to influence technical and business decisions across cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to senior leaders and technical teams.
PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in navigating a matrix organization to gain alignment and drive program through product development life cycle.
Experience partnerships with pre-clinical and clinical sites, product shipping and delivery, and data interpretation.
Strong track record taking concept generation through experimentation into design or successful product launches.
Experience working across R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and business development functions.

Responsibilities

Directs, designs and implements a comprehensive product management strategy.
Oversee clinical study readiness, execution, and closeout activities, including protocol development support, site coordination, study materials, data collection, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Program Management.
Collaborate closely with engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to advance MiniMed’s sensor pipeline from concept through development.
Ensure projects are executed within established timelines and budgets while meeting key milestones and deliverables.
Supports design reviews, verification and validation strategy, and product improvement activities.
Contributes to intellectual property strategy through invention disclosures, patent support, publications, technical reports, and external technology assessments.
Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through production and release (i.e., Product Lifecycle Management)
Provide effective leadership through strong communication, presentation, and influence-management skills.
Engage senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and project success.
Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and execution excellence.
Oversee performance, talent development, engagement, accountability and goals of direct reports.
Ensures work is performed in compliance with applicable quality system requirements, design controls, medical device standards, and regulatory expectations.