Work Flexibility: Hybrid

We are seeking a Program Manager, Clinical PMO to join our Neurovascular Division, where you will lead complex, cross‑functional clinical programs that drive innovation and business success. This is an opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in global, matrixed environments and is energized by optimizing resources, influencing stakeholders, and delivering meaningful results across multiple programs. This role is **Hybrid,**candidates must be in proximity to Fremont, California or Salt Lake City, Utah.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic oversight for global clinical programs, ensuring clinical trial teams execute day‑to‑day activities in alignment with program objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional clinical programs across feasibility, pivotal, and post‑market phases, driving alignment to business strategy and timelines.
• Develop and maintain program charters, integrated schedules, and governance plans that translate clinical strategy into executable programs.
• Serve as the primary program point of contact for senior leadership, delivering clear, concise updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.
• Partners across Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Global Supply, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to ensure clinical strategies support enterprise priorities.
• Establish, manage, and forecast annual program budgets and quarterly outlooks, ensuring financial discipline and cost efficiency.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program‑level risks, escalating appropriately and driving resolution through governance forums.
• Define and monitor clinical program performance metrics, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement and operational maturity.
• Chair program and governance meetings to ensure accountability, decision‑making, and timely issue resolution.
• Lead, coach, and mentor functional managers and other direct reports, setting clear expectations, and performance objectives. Contribute to the advancement of the Clinical PMO by standardizing best practices, strengthening governance, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in clinical research, program management, or a regulated healthcare or medical device environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional programs with global scope and executive visibility.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct management, program leadership responsibility, or demonstrated success leading critical, high‑impact programs.
• Strong ability to communicate, influence, and present to senior leadership in matrixed, global organizations.
• Proven experience operating in regulated or quality‑driven environments, navigating ambiguity, and driving accountability through others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, advanced degree, or MBA.
• Professional certifications in clinical research and/or project or program management (e.g., CCRP, PMP, PgMP, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience overseeing clinical trial managers or program teams, with accountability for program outcomes rather than task execution.
• Track record of success leading global clinical programs across multiple phases (feasibility, pivotal, post‑market).
• Experience contributing to PMO maturity, governance frameworks, or standardization of clinical or program management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high‑performing teams.

$ 153,400.00 - $255,700.00 USD Annual salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted: April 16, 2026

Travel Percentage: 20%

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