Program Manager, CQR

VB Spine, LLC; Allendale (NJ); Remote; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Ongoing training and professional dev

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking a Program Manager, CQR to lead medium-complexity programs within Clinical Quality & Regulatory. This remote role with 15-20% travel requires coordinating with global teams, Notified Bodies, and healthcare regulators to ensure timely, compliant delivery from initiation through completion.

The ideal candidate brings extensive medical device project management experience, deep regulatory knowledge (FDA CFR, MDSAP, EU MDR), and proven ability to mentor teams, manage budgets, and

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of global medical device regulations including FDA CFR, MDSAP, and EU MDR requirements.
• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated project/program management experience in the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program documentation (charters, roadmaps, benefits maps, etc.) to support business goals and program objectives.
• Coordinate with partners and end users to deliver value through opportunity identification, solution delivery, and ongoing support.
• Own program budget estimation, monitoring, and attainment.
• Communicate and set expectations across divisions, functions, third-party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders, including Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities.
• Create and maintain program risk assessments to identify, track, and close risks.
• Lead portfolio resource planning, including workload allocation and capacity planning to sequence projects effectively.
• Work with project managers and associates to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects while ensuring overall program success.
• Assess trade-offs for changes in project scope, schedule, and costs that impact the broader program.
• Improve team performance by building cohesiveness, leading, influencing, training, mentoring, and motivating team members.
• Serve as an escalation point and drive collaboration to resolve conflicts, issues, and deviations.
• May manage project managers and project personnel, as well as lead indirect resources.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PPM systems

MS Office

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

Program Manager, CQR

Location: Remote (15-20% Travel Required)

Company: VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Program Manager, CQR in our Clinical Quality & Regulatory (CQR) function, you’ll provide leadership and direction for medium-complexity programs, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion while aligning with broader organizational goals and PMOs.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and maintain program documentation (charters, roadmaps, benefits maps, etc.) to support business goals and program objectives
• Coordinate with partners and end users to deliver value through opportunity identification, solution delivery, and ongoing support
• Own program budget estimation, monitoring, and attainment
• Communicate and set expectations across divisions, functions, third-party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders, including Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities.
• Create and maintain program risk assessments to identify, track, and close risks
• Lead portfolio resource planning, including workload allocation and capacity planning to sequence projects effectively
• Work with project managers and associates to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects while ensuring overall program success
• Assess trade-offs for changes in project scope, schedule, and costs that impact the broader program
• Improve team performance by building cohesiveness, leading, influencing, training, mentoring, and motivating team members
• Serve as an escalation point and drive collaboration to resolve conflicts, issues, and deviations
• May manage project managers and project personnel, as well as lead indirect resources

What You Bring:

• Deep Knowledge of global medical device regulations iwth focus on FDA CFR, MDSAP, and EU MDR requirements.
• Experience in working with a globally distributed cross functional team.
• Direct experience in working directly with Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent (emphasis in management, engineering, sciences, quality, regulatory, or related discipline preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated project/program management experience
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with mid-level management and present proposals to executives
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop team members
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (PPM systems, MS Office, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
• Versatility and willingness to lead teams through change and ambiguity

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team where you’ll lead impactful CQR programs that strengthen quality, regulatory, and clinical excellence — supporting the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives.

Compensation:

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually (or local market equivalent), with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, location, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (or local equivalent)
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company