Product Development Manager

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Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

Who We Want

Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

Insightful advisors. Managers who lead strategy development and provide guidance to teams

Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.

What You Will Do

The Product Development Manager will perform project and personnel oversight for new product development projects at Sage Products (Stryker Medical Cary).

• You will manage all New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets and deliverables are met
• Make strategic decisions on long-term and short-term project selection
• Develop team of 4-6 engineering staff, ensuring talented employees are attracted, selected, retained, and developed. Determine the future structure of the team.
• Communicate regularly with senior NPD leaders to provide updates on appropriate aspects of projects, process, and people
• Represent Sage NPD department when interfacing with business partners, including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, senior leadership, and other Stryker business units

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in R&D, quality or manufacturing, including experience in product development from concept to launch
• Experience from a regulated industry is desirable
• Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project management or people management experience preferred

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com