Director, Program Management - DTD

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—and because at LivaNova, we don't just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.The Director, Program Management – Difficult-to-Treat Depression (DTD) is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving cross‐functional operational excellence, launch readiness planning, annual brand planning, and commercial operations for the DTD portfolio. This role ensures organizational alignment across Commercial, Sales, Medical, Finance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders. It is an individual contributor role that plays a critical part in preparing the business for both commercial execution and long‐term strategic growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and execution of the DTD launch readiness plan, ensuring cross‐functional alignment and timely delivery of key activitiesManage and maintain a detailed project plan to track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of projects supporting the DTD launch readiness plan to ensure project completionOwn and manage the annual DTD brand planning process, partnering closely with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Medical teamsDrive DTD Commercial Operations, including oversight and coordination of the field sales tracker, forecasting inputs, KPIs, and performance dashboardsLead and coordinate cross‐functional project planning for multiple DTD workstreams, ensuring risks, dependencies, and milestones are clearly tracked and communicatedFacilitate structured communication and regular touchpoints across leadership teams, including regular updates, readouts, and guidance to support decision‐making and track progress against the project planCollaborate with internal partners (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Medical, Market Access, Finance, Corp Communications) to address challenges, accelerate execution, and advance critical deliverablesChampion continuous improvement across DTD initiatives and establish repeatable frameworks for operational excellenceSkills and Experience Required10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management, Commercial Operations, Marketing, or related roles within MedTech or pharmaceuticalsStrong influence and leadership skills, with proven ability to manage cross‐functional teams and build alignment across senior stakeholdersExperience with launch readiness, brand planning, forecasting, and commercial operations strongly preferredExcellent analytical and problem‐solving abilities; able to translate insights into actionable recommendationsExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort presenting to senior leadershipAbility to work independently, demonstrate creativity, and promote teamwork in a dynamic environmentStrong organizational, planning and follow‐up skills and ability to hold others accountableAbility to work effectively within a team in a fast‐paced changing environmentAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentCapability to multi‐task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely mannerEducational BackgroundBachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHS, MPH, or related) preferredPMP certification or formal project management training is advantageousTravel RequirementsWillingness to travel up to 25–40% depending on business needsPay TransparencyA reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $175,000 - $225,000 + discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by locationEmployee Benefits IncludeHealth benefits – Medical, Dental, VisionPersonal and Vacation TimeRetirement & Savings Plan (401K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining & Education AssistanceBonus Referral ProgramService AwardsEmployee Recognition ProgramFlexible Work Schedules #J-18808-Ljbffr