Medical Device Program Manager — Cross-Functional Leader

Cafepharma, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafepharma, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Program Manager for medical device development. You will lead cross-functional teams from quotation through design freeze and process validation, ensuring quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.

Medical device experience is a MUST. The role requires 3–5+ years in Program Management, strong leadership, and customer-facing skills to coordinate programs across sites. Direct hire potential with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Medical device industry experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of Program Management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong customer-facing experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal and external customers as the primary program contact.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout medical device development.
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, timelines, and expenses.
• Identify program risks and drive action plans to keep projects on track.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Present program status and updates during governance meetings.
• Coordinate with Finance to track program costs and budgets.
• Participate in technical decisions and supplier selection.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

Cafepharma, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Program Manager for medical device development. You will lead cross-functional teams from quotation through design freeze and process validation, ensuring quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.

Medical device experience is a MUST. The role requires 3–5+ years in Program Management, strong leadership, and customer-facing skills to coordinate programs across sites. Direct hire potential with competitive compensation.