What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Program Manager position at Philips?
Job Title: R&D Program Manager - Medical Device NPD
Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 are the right fit if:
You have 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.
Requirements:
- 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)
- PMP certification or equivalent and experience in LEAN is preferred.
About us:
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.
