Program Manager - Medical Device

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

Job Description

Program Manager - Medical Device

Location: Chicago, IL - Ravenswood/Montrose area
Pay: Up to $70/hr
Potential Direct Hire: Yes - target $120K-$140K+, depending on background

Position Overview

A leading medical device manufacturer specializing in drug delivery devices is seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate product development programs from initial quotation through design freeze and process validation. This role will serve as a key customer interface while leading cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.

Medical device experience is a MUST.

Key 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.

Must Have

• Medical device industry experience - 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.

Highly Preferred

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, injection molding, and automation.


• Medical device or combination product development experience.


• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 62366.


• Experience managing programs across multiple sites.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.