Global Medical Device Program Lead

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead complex global programs for medical devices and drug-device combinations in Worcester, MA. This role focuses on strategy, planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to meet milestones and budgets.

The candidate will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, S&T, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory to drive transfers, readiness, and launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in regulated manufacturing, medical device, engineering, or technical operations.
• At least 5 years in global program/project management.
• Experience in device manufacturing, combination product packaging, or related environment.
• Experience with product transfers from development to manufacturing operations.
• NPI, manufacturing readiness, and product launches experience.
• Strong cross-functional execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, execution strategies, resources, timelines, and milestones.
• Lead global manufacturing programs involving assembly, labeling, packaging, testing, storage, and product release.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, Gantt charts, milestone plans, and WBS.
• Coordinate product and manufacturing transfers from development to commercial operations.
• Facilitate global kickoff meetings, governance, reviews, and cross-functional planning.
• Align manufacturing sites and global teams for program execution.
• Coordinate material planning, sourcing, distribution, and supply readiness.
• Manage program budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation, and implement contingency plans.
• Coordinate with Quality and Regulatory for submissions, approvals, and launches.
• Track progress, resolve barriers, and report risks to leadership.
• Prepare charters, RACI, risk registers, milestone tables, and executive presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate timelines.
• Ensure proper closeout and transition of responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Smartsheet

AI productivity tools

Job description

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead complex global programs for medical devices and drug-device combinations in Worcester, MA. This role focuses on strategy, planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to meet milestones and budgets.

The candidate will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, S&T, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory to drive transfers, readiness, and launches.