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R&D Program Manager – Medical Device NPD (Plymouth, MN)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager with a background in managing projects with multiple system elements, including disposable medical devices, hardware, and software, to contribute to the development and launch of innovative medical devices that shape the future of healthcare.

Your role:

• Lead medium to large-scale new product development (NPD) programs, focusing on systems engineering integration aspects and managing key constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, and resources to deliver quality outputs.

• Assemble and lead cross-functional core teams (e.g., PMO, R&D, Software, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Industrialization, and Clinical) while managing internal and external partners to complete the development of novel medical imaging solutions.

• Define and manage project contracts in alignment with Philips' Product Development Process, Quality Management System, and Regulatory Requirements, ensuring risk management and LEAN practices are applied.

• Represent the team to stakeholders and senior leadership by effectively communicating project progress, decision-making, and escalations, while actively managing stakeholder expectations across multi-site projects.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting PMO and R&D functional excellence initiatives.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 10+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 7 years in program/project management within the medical device, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry, with proven experience managing projects involving disposable medical devices, hardware, and software. Experience with imaging-guided therapy devices, cardiovascular products, structural heart disease, and medical imaging technologies and/or experience with regulatory pathways, clinical trial design, usability studies, or voice-of-customer processes would greatly benefit this role. Software development experience is a plus.

• Your skills include a strong understanding of new product development processes, stage-gate methodologies, and regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR). Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) are required and a PMP certification or equivalent and experience in LEAN is preferred.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Biomedical); advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) is preferred.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

• You’re an exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities. You have a demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office-based role.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in (MN) is $124,500 to $199,000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.