Smith & Nephew is seeking an NPD Program Director for Robotics in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead complex product development projects in the medical technology sector, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. The role requires extensive experience in program management, particularly in the MedTech field, and expertise in software and hardware project coordination
Job Summary
The role involves creating urgency and transparency to deliver robotic surgical projects on time, within budget, and with high quality.
Candidates must lead cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, embedded systems, and cloud applications while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.
The position requires fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and aligns product pipelines with key business strategies.
Matching Summary
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Smith & Nephew is seeking an NPD Program Director for Robotics in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead complex product development projects in the medical technology sector, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. The role requires extensive experience in program management, particularly in the MedTech field, and expertise in software and hardware project coordination.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years Program Management experience
MedTech/medical devices environment
Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
Agile development methodologies
Cross-functional team leadership
FDA regulations familiarity
Cloud application project management
Nice-to-have
DevOps practices experience
Global remote team management
PMP or Agile/ScrumMaster certification
Fail-fast learn-fast culture transformation
Executive presentation skills
Complex electromechanical systems background
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years Program Management experience
B.S. degree in Engineering or related discipline
Experience with SaMD and MDDS in regulated fields
Proven ability to lead without direct authority
Familiarity with FDA regulatory processes preferred