I’m working on a Director-level role leading global engineering programs in a medical device manufacturing environment — and it’s a bit different from most “program management” roles you’ll see.

This isn’t just about timelines and reporting.

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Injection molding & automated assembly
• NPI, validation, and product launch
• Customer-facing program leadership in a CDMO environment

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Lead and scale a global stage-gate / design control process across multiple sites
• Drive NPI programs from concept through validation and production
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, and key customers on program strategy and quoting
• Provide visibility across a portfolio of complex engineering programs
• Align engineering, quality, and operations to deliver predictable execution
• Influence technical roadmap, investment decisions, and operational improvements

What This Role Requires (Read This Carefully)

This role is not for a pure PMO leader.

You should have:

• Deep experience in medical device manufacturing (ISO 13485)
• Hands-on exposure to injection molding and/or high-volume assembly
• Experience leading NPI programs involving validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• A track record of working directly with customers on complex programs
• Strong understanding of tooling, process development, and manufacturing scale-up
• Experience in contract manufacturing (CDMO) environments is highly preferred

You’ve likely:

• Come up through Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, or Program Management
• Led programs where tooling, validation, and production all intersected
• Had real accountability for delivery, cost, and customer outcomes

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility across a global organization
• Direct impact on customer success and program execution
• Opportunity to shape how engineering programs are run across sites
• Strong alignment between technical execution and business strategy

Additional Details

• Travel: ~25–50%
• Location: Boston or Los Angeles Based (Relocation available)
• Compensation: Competitive base + bonus

Quick Reality Check

If your experience is primarily:

• Internal project coordination
• Software or IT program management
• Non-regulated manufacturing

This likely isn’t the right fit.