Principal Product Technology Lead - Application Software

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

Lakewood (CO)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 193,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision plans

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies seeks a Principal Product Technology Lead for Application Software. You will own technical strategy and roadmaps across cross‑platform software initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality performance from concept to deployment.

You will guide architecture, drive continuous delivery, and mentor teams while collaborating with multiple business units to maximize value and interoperability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Advanced engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred.
Minimum 15 years progressive software development experience.
Minimum 5 years leading multiple software initiatives.
Experience in medical device software is a plus.
Proven track record with continuous delivery at scale.

Responsibilities

Drive and own technical strategy and roadmaps for cross-platform software initiatives.
Govern continuous delivery frameworks for regular, predictable releases.
Represent the organization as the primary technical contact for software product lines.
Lead parallel technical programs with effective prioritization.
Define scalable software architectures across platforms.
Champion system architecture development and standards for interoperability.
Guide quality and regulatory strategy for regulated healthcare software.
Drive cybersecurity excellence and risk mitigation across portfolios.
Provide technical mentorship and foster best practices.
Advance strategic tech partnerships across units.
Lead system verification and integration across complex ecosystems.
Evaluate deployment models (on-prem, cloud, SaaS) for regulatory fit.

Skills

Cross-platform applications

Software architecture

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

DevOps

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Systems integration

Job description

Requisition ID: 35273

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Principal Product Technology Lead – Application Software

Job Summary

This role serves as the accountable technical leader for application software product lines operating horizontally across multiple equipment platforms and business functions. The position holds primary ownership for technical excellence and high-quality software performance across the complete lifecycle - from early concept development through deployment, maintenance, to end-of-life. Through deep technical expertise and influential leadership, this role orchestrates complex software initiatives that must satisfy diverse stakeholder requirements across multiple business units. The position drives product strategy, prioritizes cross-functional needs, and implements scalable delivery models that maximize business value while ensuring robust technical integrity.

Essential Duties

Drive and own technical strategy and product roadmaps for cross-platform application software initiatives, balancing requirements from multiple product lines and business units while exercising independent judgment in complex decisions

Establish and govern continuous delivery frameworks that enable regular, predictable software releases while maintaining quality standards and accommodating evolving business priorities

Represent the organization as the primary technical contact for application software product lines, engaging with external partners and customers on significant technical matters requiring cross-organizational coordination

Lead multiple parallel technical initiatives simultaneously, implementing effective prioritization frameworks that optimize resources and deliver maximum business value

Define innovative software solutions through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, anticipating problems and developing architectures that scale across multiple product platforms

Champion system architecture development and technical standards that enable interoperability and integration across diverse equipment platforms and business systems

Guide quality and regulatory strategy development for integrated healthcare software applications, directing comprehensive technical risk management approaches across business domains

Drive cybersecurity excellence and risk mitigation strategies across the application portfolio, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards and threat landscapes

Provide technical mentorship across the organization, fostering excellence through advanced knowledge sharing and cross-platform best practices

Drive strategic technology partnerships through technical leadership, guiding software advancement initiatives that benefit multiple business units

Lead system verification and integration activities across complex technology ecosystems, developing approaches that ensure robust solutions in diverse operating environments

Guide strategic product decisions from concept through end-of-life, including evaluation of deployment models (on-premise, cloud, SaaS) that best serve business needs while maintaining regulatory compliance

Foster cross-functional collaboration through technical influence and strategic decision making, ensuring alignment of technical vision across distributed development teams

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered

Advanced engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred

Experience

Minimum 15 years progressive technical experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in cross-platform applications

Minimum 5 years technical project/program leadership experience managing multiple concurrent software initiatives

Minimum 5 years of direct product development experience in the medical device software industry

Demonstrated success implementing continuous delivery models at scale

Strong expertise in systems engineering and integration across diverse technology platforms

Track record of leading through influence in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders

Proven success driving complex technical programs with significant business impact across organizational boundaries

Skills

Exceptional ability to balance competing priorities from multiple business units, making sound technical decisions that optimize overall value

Strong business acumen with proven success shaping software product strategy through advanced technical expertise and cross-functional alignment

Excellence in communication with demonstrated ability to engage and influence technical and business audiences on complex software matters

Technical mastery in software development processes with proven ability to guide innovative approaches in regulated environments

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities for unique technical challenges requiring evaluation of software intangibles across multiple platforms

Demonstrated expertise in leading major software programs including strategic resource planning and risk management across distributed teams

Comprehensive understanding of medical device software quality systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements with proven implementation success

Strong background in software technology assessment with proven ability to guide innovation initiatives that scale across business units

Deep understanding of modern deployment architectures including on-premise, cloud, and SaaS models and their implications for regulated environments

Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships across organizational boundaries

Expert proficiency with software engineering tools, DevOps practices, and product development systems

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Physical Requirements

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

May require domestic and international travel based on business need.

Target Pay Range

$154,200.00 to $192,700.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base

20.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from 7/17/26.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.

We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.

We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.

Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
- Respect - Appreciative of others
- Integrity - Guided by our mission
- Care - Empathetic to patients
- Quality - Committed to excellence
- Creativity - Striving for innovation