PD Program Manager
MiniMed
Summary
MiniMed is seeking a driven and collaborative PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and lifecycle management of our innovative products, processes, and therapies. In this role, you will oversee operational aspects of new product development initiatives from initiation through delivery. Acting as the critical link between project teams, line management, and key stakeholders, you will gather and manage requirements, drive stakeholder engagement, and develop solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Job description
About the Role
MiniMed is seeking a driven and collaborative PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and lifecycle management of our innovative products, processes, and therapies. In this role, you will oversee operational aspects of new product development initiatives from initiation through delivery. Acting as the critical link between project teams, line management, and key stakeholders, you will gather and manage requirements, drive stakeholder engagement, and develop solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage geographical expansion programs in close collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations teams to successfully launch products across global markets
- Drive end-of-life program management, overseeing the strategic transition and replacement of legacy products within strict deadlines to ensure business continuity with minimal disruption to operations and customers
- Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies
- Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
- Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes
- Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
- Monitors the project from initiation through delivery
- Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
- Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
- Gathers requirements, works on requirements planning, requirements elicitation and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project’s key stakeholders
- Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 5+ years experience in technical program management OR Advanced Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 3+ years experience in technical program management
Nice to Have
- Project Management Certification (PMP)
- Experience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably insulin delivery devices
- Strong project management skills with experience effectively and efficiently executing against project contracts; knowledge of process and project planning best practices
- Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills
- Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 5+ years experience in technical program management OR Advanced Degree in Engineering or other scientific or discipline and 3+ years experience in technical program management
- Project Management Certification (PMP)
- Experience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably insulin delivery devices
- Strong project management skills with experience effectively and efficiently executing against project contracts; knowledge of process and project planning best practices
- Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills
- Influence management skills; experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Healthcare flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Non-qualified retirement plan supplement
- Capital accumulation plan
Company overview
MiniMed is a leading medical device company specializing in diabetes management technologies, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1983 by visionary entrepreneur Alfred E. Mann. Originally acquired by Medtronic in 2001, MiniMed recently became an independent publicly-traded company in 2026, trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "MMED" with a market capitalization of approximately $5.29 billion. The company is headquartered in Northridge, California, and employs nearly 8,000 dedicated professionals focused on advancing diabetes care. MiniMed is unique as the only diabetes technology company that manufactures both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), offering integrated systems like the MiniMed 780G system with SmartGuard technology. Their flagship products include automated insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring sensors, and smart insulin pens designed to simplify diabetes management and improve patient outcomes. With a mission to make diabetes more predictable and manageable, MiniMed has established itself as a pioneer in diabetes technology, providing innovative solutions that help patients achieve better glucose control and enhance their quality of life.