Sr. R&D Engineering Manager

MiniMed; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed in Moorpark, California is seeking a Sr R&D Engineering Manager for the New Ventures Group to drive technical strategy and execution across systems, mechanical, electrical, firmware and software.

You will lead a cross‑functional team, collaborate with manufacturing, regulatory, quality and clinical groups, define requirements, perform risk analysis, and shepherd design reviews from conception to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Build upon the R&D infrastructure to support New Venture programs.
• Plan and lead the technical aspects of new product development programs from conception through commercialization.
• Lead the engineering team to assess feasibility, characterization and qualification of new potential features and technologies for product integration.
• Lead efforts to define product and functional requirements.
• Oversee verification and support validation of user needs.
• Lead design reviews through the product development life cycle.
• Support establishment of production lines and design transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with patients on user needs, product features and design validation.
• Support pre-clinical studies to validate safety and clinical studies to prove efficacy for regulatory clearance.
• Mentor team members and contribute to IP portfolio.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

3D CAM

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Sep 2026
At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

MiniMed is looking for a Sr R&D Engineering Manager for our New Ventures Group. This group is focused on developing new diabetes systems, products and solutions in an inorganic, accelerator environment. Our team is unique in that we can adapt to a variety of business, patient and marketplace needs that span the entire spectrum of our product portfolio today and in the future. Our mission drives the need to be a highly skilled, flexible, extremely efficient, versatile and agile in medical device product development for the benefit of our patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in need of intensive insulin therapy.
We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Visit https://www.minimed.com/ to see an overview of the product portfolio.
The Sr R&D Manger is responsible for driving the technical strategy and execution of projects that deliver products for patients in need of emerging solutions to help manage their diabetes. Leveraging a broad and diverse technical experience and skillset, this leader will provide technical leadership and direction to and collaborate with a cross‑functional program development team including co‑collaborators, outside partners and internal members with expertise from a wide variety of engineering and product development disciplines. Directly responsible for leading the engineering disciplines of engineering (systems, mechanical, electrical, firmware, software) and collaborating with other functions such as manufacturing engineering, marketing, clinical regulatory affairs, quality and other key business functions. In addition, this leader will generate technical plans based on key technical risks, activities to reduce risk, product architecture, evaluation activities to converge on conceptual, prototype and final product embodiments. As the technical leader of the program, they will work side‑by‑side with the program leader, lead key technical efforts and actively participate in senior leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

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

• Build upon the R&D infrastructure to support New Venture programs
• Plan and lead the technical aspects of new product development programs from conception through commercialization
• Lead the engineering team to assess the feasibility, characterization and qualification of new potential features and technologies and their readiness for product integration
• Lead the efforts to define the product and functional requirements
• Direct the efforts the verification of requirements and support the validation of the user needs
• Lead design reviews through the product development life cycle
• Support the establishment of several production lines and design transfer to manufacturing
• Work closely with patients on user needs, product features and design validation
• Support pre‑clinical studies to validate safety prior to first human use
• Support clinical studies to prove safety and efficacy for regulatory clearance
• Support the cross‑functional team on the execution of the various product development effort
• Contribute to the technical due diligence of early stage and development companies, potential collaborators and emerging research.
• Coaching and mentoring team members
• Building and enhancing the Intellectual Property portfolio
• Effective conflict resolution
• Ability to frame and direct effective and efficient technical trade‑off discussions
• Communication with leaderships, management and team members including appropriate risk and escalation management
• Build a solid and high performing team with clear communication to leadership, extended team members, and enabling functions
• Engages team members to ensure effective team dynamics and mutual accountability.
  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
  

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Nice To Have

• Prefer 10+ years product development experience related to medical device
• Strong preference for experience preferably in the development of medical device fluidic systems
• Mastery and proficiency in product development, including clear understanding of the product development lifecycle, technology development mechanisms with a track record of success products realized in the marketplace
• Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals
• Business acumen; ability to think and act from an overall “best for the business” perspective
• Results oriented, self‑starter with a strong initiative and sense of urgency
• Enthusiasm and a desire to affect change
• Experience and demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong technical leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness - ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees.
• Effective decision-making skills - experience negotiating and balancing decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments and willingness to make tough decisions. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively develop and execute comprehensive programs and budgets.
• Experience with 3D CAM, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and other collaboration and workflow management tools
  

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 of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$136,000.00 - $230,000.00
For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $150,000.00 - 256,000.00
Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
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).
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

About MiniMed

MiniMed Benefits Overview
MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
Learn more about our business, and our mission here.
It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.