Senior Program Manager

Veranex’s mission as an Innovation CRO is to improve patient outcomes by accelerating our clients’ innovations to market. As the world’s only end-to-end professional services firm focused on MedTech, we take clients’ Vision to Velocity through our comprehensive service portfolio, with expertise in human centered design and product development, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting.About This RoleThe Senior Program Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the successful execution of complex, cross-functional medical device development programs. Serving as a Core Team Leader, this individual is accountable for end-to-end program delivery, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.This role combines program execution, technical leadership, client engagement, and business development support, guiding programs across the full product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization—while aligning internal teams and client expectations.What You’ll DoLead cross-functional medical device development programs as Core Team LeaderEstablish team structure, roles, accountability, and governance alignmentDrive end-to-end program execution including scope, schedule, and budget managementDevelop and maintain program plans, milestones, and deliverablesMonitor project performance using KPIs (schedule, budget, risk, deliverables)Identify and mitigate business and technical risks proactively to ensure successful outcomesEnsure compliance with design control processes and regulatory requirementsAct as primary point of contact for clients; lead program communications and reviewsAlign program delivery with client goals, regulatory strategies, and commercialization timelinesFacilitate collaboration across engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical, and operations teamsProvide program updates and escalation reporting to PMO and executive stakeholdersEnsure adherence to PMO governance frameworks and best practicesSupport continuous improvement and lessons learned initiativesSupport business development with project extensions and change ordersTravel as needed to support program and client needsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field10+ years of experience in medical device development or program managementDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional product development programsStrong knowledge of medical device design controls and full development lifecycleExperience operating in FDA-regulated and ISO-certified environmentsExpertise in program management methodologies (scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholders)Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planningExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionExperience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)Willingness to travel as requiredHybrid work environment based in Providence, RIPreferred:Master’s degree in Engineering or related disciplinePMP certification or equivalentExperience in consulting or external product development environmentsUnderstanding of regulatory pathways (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, CE Mark)Experience interpreting RFPs and developing executable program strategiesVeranex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, parental or marital status, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, national, social, or ethnic origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.