New Product Introduction Project Manager (MedSurg)
About the role
Solventum is a new healthcare company focused on solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex NPI programs with full accountability, setting project strategy and guiding cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with broader portfolio and global initiatives.
- Own all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, plan, budget, resource and risk management, problem solving, team and organizational communication while serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
- Serve as the core team leader for cross-functional project teams, setting direction, driving ownership, and ensuring disciplined execution within scope, budget, and timelines in compliance with quality standards and functional requirements.
- Effectively utilize problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential issues, assess their impact, and develop and implement mitigation and resolution plans and activities.
- Lead programs through the full product development lifecycle, from initiation and concept through development, verification/validation, and commercialization, in alignment with the defined phase-gate process.
- Evaluate technical and program risks, make informed decisions, and ensure appropriate countermeasures are in place to enable successful execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners, including globally distributed stakeholders, anticipate challenges, align timelines, and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, providing clear and proactive project updates, and escalating risks and issues as needed.
- Develop and deliver executive-level communications, including clear, concise presentations and program updates that drive alignment, support decision-making, and provide transparency on status, risks, and key milestones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND 5+ years of applied program, project management, and/or leadership experience in medical device industry or other highly regulated healthcare industry.
- Three (3) years experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams, and driving projects to completion on time and within budget, while satisfying quality and performance requirements.
- Three (3) Years of demonstrated experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and executing phase-gate / gate review processes, with emphasis on early-stage development and commercialization.
- Two (2) Years hands-on experience with project planning tools, including MS Project and/or Smartsheet.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Strong understanding of medical device development and design controls, including FDA and ISO (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485) requirements.
- Demonstrated experience of working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver results.
- Customer focus and results driven.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Action oriented.
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Situational adaptability.
- Fluent in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
Supporting Your Well-being
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Schedule
Hybrid, St. Antonio, TX (In office 2 Days a week)
May include up to 10% domestic/international travel
Relocation Assistance
May be authorized