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Program Manager

Date:

May 28, 2025

Req ID:

4735

Location:

Campbell, CA, US

Company:

Terumo Medical Corporation

Department:

SVL Nesaku

Job Summary

The Program Manager position is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for planning and leading the simultaneous cross-functional execution of multiple complex new product development (NPD) projects within a clinical or business area of Terumo Business. The Program Manager will have developed a strong understanding of the clinical needs and business requirements of the area of new product development projects they are managing. The Program Manager is accountable for leading and facilitating the activities of the cross-functional project team members to achieve the overall attainment of project performance, cost and schedule objectives. The Program Manager may also have supervisory responsibilities for Associate Project Manager or Project Manager personnel reporting directly to them to support project activities or subsets of larger projects. The Program Manager will serve as a SME to the organization in the understanding and use of advanced project management tools and techniques and their deployment in a standard stage-gate product development process; the application and execution of Design Control requirements; and the use of Voice of the Customer (VOC) and techniques to advance the performance of new product development activities. The salary range is $137,000 - $205,600 based on experince plus a 15% Target bonus.

Job Details/Responsibilities

+ Lead the cross-functional execution of multiple complex new product development (NPD) projects within a clinical or business area of Terumo Business.

+ Manage NPD projects in accordance with Terumo new product development process assuring the completion of all design control, business planning, and project management requirements.

+ Provide a strong understanding of the clinical needs and business requirements of the area of new product development projects they are managing.

+ Understand and facilitate the development of detailed project schedule and resourcing plans to achieve project objectives.

+ Implement appropriate advanced project management tools and techniques to drive project execution to include detailed project planning and scheduling, project budgeting and expense management, and capital equipment expense estimation and justification.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert on NPD stage-gate process and design control requirements.

+ Prepare presentations and formally present project update and reviews to senior management.

+ Participation in clinical training activities (e.g., Advanced Training, Cadaver Labs, etc) in the clinical area of new product development they are managing.

+ Plan and lead cross-functional project team meetings and prepare action items and status updates/minutes for such meetings and reviews.

+ Conduct organizational training on the product development process, design controls, and project management tools (e.g., Cadence).

+ Serve as a supervisor and mentor to Associate Project Manager(s) or Project Manager(s) assigned to them to support project activities or subsets of larger projects.

+ Lead special projects as assigned by the R&D management.

+ Follow all established Environmental Health & Safety and Quality System policies, programs, rules and practices, including but not limited to product and patient safety, the health and safety of all associates as well as the environment and community at large

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

+ Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated performance in global cross-functional new product development project leadership positions

+ Demonstrated understanding of the clinical needs and business requirements of the area of new product development projects they are managing.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and translate them into detailed project plans and timelines using MS Project.

+ Demonstrated understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the cross-functional activities needed to successfully develop and transfer new products to manufacturing and release for commercialization.

+ Demonstrated application of VOC activities to include field visits and meetings with clinicians to facilitate the development of product requirements.

+ Strong and demonstrated understanding of advanced project management tools and techniques to include proficiency in MS Project and simultaneous management of multiple projects within a Stage-Gate process.

+ Demonstrated leadership of effective global project team meetings, reviews and activities.

+ Knowledge working under quality systems designed to meet governmental regulations such as 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR Part 11, 801, 803, 806 807 and PMDA MO. 169. ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.

+ Knowledge leading and managing global Voice of Customer (VOC) activities for medical device product development projects.

+ Knowledge of global cross-functional project teams that successfully developed and released several (more than 3) new medical device products into the marketplace.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

+ BS in Engineering or other related technical field; advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.

+ Experience working under quality systems designed to meet governmental regulations such as 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR Part 11, 801, 803, 806, 807 and PMDA MO. 169. ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.

+ 5 or more years of cross-functional product development experience

+ 10 or more years of project management experience required.

+ Program Management Institute (PMI) Certification

**Nearest Major Market:** San Jose

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Palo Alto