Senior Program Manager, NPD Orthopedics
Smith+Nephew
Summary
Join Smith+Nephew in Memphis, TN and lead complex orthopedic New Product Development programs from early concept through commercialization. This is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise, program leadership and cross functional collaboration to deliver innovative products that help improve patients' lives.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Lead complex orthopedic New Product Development programs from ideation through commercialization across areas including Hips, Knees, Trauma, Shoulders and Ankle.
- Establish and lead cross functional program teams, partnering closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
- Own program planning, progress tracking, replanning, deliverables and status communication while establishing and managing key program KPIs.
- Facilitate critical decisions relating to program scope, budget, schedule, product quality and Product Lifecycle Management.
- Drive continuous improvement in NPD governance and ways of working, establishing effective standard work and supporting a continuous improvement mindset across teams.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. An MBA is also preferred.
- Hands on engineering experience developing new products from inception through launch, combined with experience leading large scale, complex New Product Development programs through global commercialization.
- Strong knowledge of product development, product regulation and project management, demonstrated through relevant industry certifications or standards knowledge such as PMP, SAFe, Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, ACP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level 2 or above, ISO 13485 or FDA QSR 21 CFR 820.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred
- MBA preferred
- Hands on engineering experience developing new products from inception through launch
- Experience leading large scale, complex New Product Development programs through global commercialization
- Strong knowledge of product development, product regulation and project management
- Relevant industry certifications or standards knowledge such as PMP, SAFe, Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, ACP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level 2 or above, ISO 13485 or FDA QSR 21 CFR 820
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Hybrid Work Model
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.