Medical Device Program Manager - Launch & Delivery

Actalent

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Actalent in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Program Manager to lead customer programs from concept through commercialization in a regulated medical device environment. You will coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, R&D, and Customer Service to deliver complex programs on time and within budget.

This on-site role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced CDMO setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Project Management, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
3+ years of program management, project management, customer program management, manufacturing, operations, or related experience within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience within medical device manufacturing, life sciences, interventional products, contract manufacturing, plastics processing, extrusion, injection molding, assembly, or related manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of product launch, manufacturing operations, commercialization, validation, and production transfer processes.
Experience leading customer-facing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and customer commitments in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent systems preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems such as IQMS, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred.
PMP certification, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead customer programs through all phases of the product lifecycle including concept, planning, development, validation, commercialization, launch, and transition into production.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate and drive cross-functional activities to ensure programs remain on track, within scope, within budget, and aligned to customer expectations.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Lead project reviews, milestone meetings, action tracking, and escalation discussions to maintain program visibility and accountability.
Drive urgency, ownership, and execution discipline across all functional teams.
Monitor critical path activities and proactively identify and remove barriers impacting program success.
Manage engineering changes, scope adjustments, customer requests, and project documentation throughout the program lifecycle.
Support successful transfer of products into manufacturing operations through effective launch planning, validation coordination, and operational readiness activities.
Coordinate manufacturing transfers and multi-site program activities when required, including tooling moves, process transfers, validation activities, documentation transfer, and continuity planning.