Senior Product Development Program Manager (NPI)
mdtkangaroo · USA-CA San Diego World Trade Drive ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
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
The Senior Product Development Program Manager (NPI) will lead cross-functional efforts supporting the deployment, validation, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization of next-generation product platforms. This individual will serve as the primary program leader coordinating Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Contract Manufacturing partners to achieve successful operational readiness and product launch objectives.The role requires strong program management skills, manufacturing transfer experience, and the ability to drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders to deliver program milestones, validation activities, manufacturing readiness, and launch execution.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead planning and execution of manufacturing deployment activities for new product production lines.
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables.
Drive program reviews and communicate status, risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions to leadership.
Drive alignment on program priorities, readiness criteria, resource requirements, and launch strategies.
Equipment Development & Manufacturing Readiness
Coordinate equipment requirements, design, procurement, build, testing, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure equipment and process readiness.
Support manufacturing line capacity planning, staffing strategies, operator training, and production ramp plans.
Coordinate development of manufacturing documentation, work instructions, training plans, procedures, and readiness deliverables.
Facilitate timely resolution of equipment, tooling, fixture, automation, and process issues across suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams.
Validation & Compliance
Coordinate execution of validation plans including IQ, OQ, PQ, and associated readiness activities.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
Support development and closure of risk assessments, validation deliverables, and readiness documentation.
Ensure program deliverables meet quality, compliance, and commercialization requirements.
Drive alignment between equipment readiness, process validation, product testing, and manufacturing release activities.
Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing Readiness
Partner with contract manufacturers to establish integrated deployment plans, governance, execution priorities, and performance expectations.
Coordinate sourcing, supplier readiness, material availability, component qualification, logistics, and capacity planning activities.
Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to identify and mitigate launch, capacity, and continuity-of-supply risks.
Support resolution of supplier, material, and manufacturing constraints that could affect validation, ramp, or commercialization.
Maintain alignment between internal teams, equipment suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
Risk Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Establish and maintain program risk registers, mitigation plans, decision logs, and escalation processes.
Build strong partnerships across R&D, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Finance, and Commercial organizations.
Lead resolution of technical, operational, quality, supply chain, and schedule risks impacting program execution.
Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and drive closure of critical issues and readiness gaps.
Align stakeholders around program objectives, timelines, dependencies, and expected business outcomes.
Commercialization & Launch Support
Drive cross-functional launch readiness activities across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
Support production ramp activities and post-launch stabilization.
Monitor launch metrics and facilitate timely resolution of manufacturing and supply chain issues.
Ensure successful transition from project execution to sustained operations.
Key Accountabilities
Deliver program milestones on schedule and within approved budget targets.
Ensure successful completion of validation and regulatory deliverables.
Identify and proactively manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
Achieve equipment, process, manufacturing, and operational readiness for commercial production.
Drive launch readiness, production ramp, capacity attainment, and post-launch stabilization.
Maintain alignment between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
Balance schedule, cost, quality, capacity, and compliance requirements throughout program execution.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or related field.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in product development, operations, manufacturing engineering, or program management.
Experience leading cross-functional development or manufacturing transfer programs.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
Experience coordinating equipment development, manufacturing readiness, process validation, and production launch activities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution without direct authority.
Proven ability to manage complex schedules, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influence skills.
Medical device or regulated industry experience.
Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, and manufacturing readiness processes.
Manufacturing transfer, process validation, and commercialization experience.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment deployment.
PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.
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):$164,000.00 - $278,000.00For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $181,000.00 - $309,000.00 USD.
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).
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.
MiniMed Benefits Overview
About MiniMed
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.
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