Program Manager

IBA Worldwide; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA Worldwide in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a Program Manager to own end-to-end delivery of strategic medical-device programs, from market opportunity assessment through design, development, industrialization, launch and post-launch transfer.

You will align business strategy with customer value, manage cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Operations and Commercial, and report to senior leadership on program performance and risks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, Project Management, or Business Development within a complex technology environment.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare technologies, life sciences, radiotherapy, imaging, or another regulated industry is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and translate market insights into product strategies.
• Solid understanding of product development processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making at different organizational levels.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of strategic medical-device programs from market opportunity to launch.
• Coordinate activities across R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Service, and Commercial teams.
• Define governance frameworks, project plans, milestones, KPIs, and decision-making processes.
• Manage scope, budget, timeline, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and executive reporting throughout the program lifecycle.
• Ensure successful industrialization and market introduction of new solutions.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Execution orientation

Education

Master's degree

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Program Manager

Requisition ID: 4515

Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, BE

Work regime: Full-Time

Kind of contract: Open Ended Contract

Mission

At IBA, we develop innovative and highly complex medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. As part of our Product Management team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our solutions by bridging market needs, business strategy, and product development execution.

You will own the end-to-end delivery of strategic medical-device programs, from market opportunity and business case through design, development, industrialization, launch, and post-launch transfer. The role aligns business strategy, customer value, technical execution, quality/compliance, cost, scope, schedule, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Challenges we trust you with

As a Program Manager, you are responsible for maximizing product value while ensuring successful execution of strategic development programs. You act as the key interface between customers, business stakeholders, engineering teams, quality and regulatory experts, manufacturing, and commercial organizations to transform market opportunities into impactful healthcare solutions.

Product Strategy & Market Understanding

Identify customer needs, market trends, competitive dynamics, and business opportunities.
Build and maintain compelling business cases supporting product investments.
Define product vision, value proposition, roadmap, and lifecycle strategy.
Translate customer and market insights into product requirements and priorities.

Lead cross-functional development programs from concept to market launch.
Define governance frameworks, project plans, milestones, KPIs, and decision-making processes.
Manage scope, budget, timeline, resources, risks, and dependencies.
Ensure alignment between business priorities and development execution.

Coordinate activities across R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Service, and Commercial teams.
Facilitate trade-off decisions balancing customer value, technical feasibility, compliance, quality, cost, and schedule.
Drive stakeholder engagement and executive reporting throughout the program lifecycle.

Ensure successful industrialization and market introduction of new solutions.
Support training, documentation, operational readiness, and customer adoption.
Monitor post-launch performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and future product evolution.

What we value

You have:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, Project Management, or Business Development within a complex technology environment.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare technologies, life sciences, radiotherapy, imaging, or another regulated industry is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and translate market insights into product strategies.
• Solid understanding of product development processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making at different organizational levels.
• Fluent English communication skills.

And you also are:

• Customer & Value Driven: You naturally seek to understand customer needs and transform them into meaningful solutions that create business value.
• Strategic Thinker: You can connect market opportunities, technology trends, and business objectives to define a compelling product direction.
• Execution Oriented: You know how to turn vision into action, balancing priorities while maintaining focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Influential Leader: You build trust, align stakeholders, and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Structured Communicator: You simplify complexity and communicate effectively with both technical experts and senior leaders.
• Collaborative Problem Solver: You enjoy working across disciplines and finding pragmatic solutions in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
• Resilient & Adaptable: You thrive in challenging environments, maintain momentum under pressure, and continuously drive improvement.

Cherry on the cake

Compensation package

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable, and car budget in specific locations) for this position is provided below:

Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 72 300 - 109 900 €

The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range.