Program Manager, Clinical PMO
About the position 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 .
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight for global clinical programs, ensuring c linical t rial t eams 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 f unctional m anagers 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.