PD Program Manager

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a driven PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and lifecycle management of innovative medical devices and therapies. You will oversee operational aspects from initiation through delivery, acting as the link between project teams, line management, and stakeholders to ensure quality and performance.

You will gather requirements, drive engagement, and develop solutions that meet high standards while aligning with regulatory and market needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field with 5+ years in technical program management.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years in technical program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams for new product development and lifecycle management.
• Oversee operational aspects of NPD initiatives from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations for product launches.
• Review project status, budgets, schedules, and reports to stakeholders.
• Drive requirements planning, elicitation, and management to meet stakeholder needs.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement to align end products with business goals.
• Monitor and resolve project issues to maintain productivity and quality.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Requirements elicitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced Engineering degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 2026

About the Role

MiniMed is seeking a driven and collaborative PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and lifecycle management of our innovative products, processes, and therapies. In this role, you will oversee operational aspects of new product development initiatives from initiation through delivery. Acting as the critical link between project teams, line management, and key stakeholders, you will gather and manage requirements, drive stakeholder engagement, and develop solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for bringing meaningful medical device innovations to market, this is the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with diabetes.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and manage geographical expansion programs in close collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations teams to successfully launch products across global markets
• Drive end-of-life program management, overseeing the strategic transition and replacement of legacy products within strict deadlines to ensure business continuity with minimal disruption to operations and customers
• Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies.
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
• Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Gather requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project's key stakeholders.
• Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 5+ years experience in technical program management
• Advanced Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 3+ years experience in technical program management

Nice to Have:

• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably insulin delivery devices
• Strong project management skills with experience effectively and efficiently executing against project contracts; knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
• Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills
• Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties o