About the Role
Leads complex, high-impact programs within the cardiovascular portfolio, aligning global teams across engineering, regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions to advance aortic technologies from concept to market.
Responsibilities
- Directs end-to-end lifecycle management of global product development initiatives in the aortic space
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones
- Develops and maintains integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
- Facilitates decision-making at governance forums with senior stakeholders
- Translates strategic objectives into executable program plans with clear deliverables
- Monitors program performance using key metrics and drives corrective actions when needed
- Ensures compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements across regions
- Manages interdependencies between parallel development efforts
- Engages with clinical and research teams to incorporate evidence into product design
- Supports launch readiness activities including supply chain, training, and market preparation
- Drives adoption of program management best practices across the organization
- Communicates progress and risks to executive leadership and global partners
- Integrates voice-of-customer insights into development timelines and priorities
- Oversees vendor and supplier coordination for program-specific components
- Promotes a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Aligns regional teams on global timelines and regulatory submission strategies
- Manages change control processes for technical and design updates
- Supports post-market surveillance integration into product evolution planning
- Collaborates with marketing to define product positioning and launch materials
- Ensures patient safety and quality remain central to all program decisions
- Utilizes data-driven approaches to assess program health and forecast outcomes
- Leads virtual teams across time zones and cultural environments
- Maintains documentation for audit readiness and regulatory submissions
- Identifies opportunities to accelerate development cycles without compromising quality
- Supports innovation initiatives through structured stage-gate processes
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role and location
Team
Part of a global cardiovascular technologies team focused on innovation and patient outcomes
Why This Role Matters
- This position plays a critical part in advancing therapies for patients with aortic conditions, contributing to life-saving technologies used worldwide.
- The work directly influences the speed and quality of new product introductions in a high-growth medical field.
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunities exist to lead larger portfolios, mentor junior staff, and influence enterprise-wide program management strategy.
- Exposure to global markets and emerging technologies supports long-term career development.
Available for qualified candidates based on business needs and regulations
