Program Manager

Our client is seeking a Program Manager to guide a cross-functional project team and support design transfer initiatives. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who excels at building collaboration, effectively influencing others, and driving success through cross-functional teamwork. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities, and the agility to stay composed under pressure while guiding teams to success.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and technical leadership for one or more projects within the Infusion Therapies and Technologies portfolio.
• Lead teams in defining project strategies, setting goals, and ensuring project scope is defined, controlled, and aligned with Stage-Gate processes.
• Serve as program manager for core teams, managing all project deliverables across the full lifecycle (discovery, requirements definition, development, launch, and sustaining).
• Design and facilitate structured planning workshops to align cross-functional teams and establish clear scope, timelines, risks, and responsibilities.
• Develop detailed, integrated project plans including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), RACI charts, risk registers, dependency maps, and governance structures.
• Establish consistency and rigor in project planning across infusion system programs, including tubing material conversions, pump platform upgrades, and other NPD initiatives.
• Ensure identification, communication, and mitigation of project risks through proactive risk management strategies.
• Anticipate potential conflicts, propose solutions, and foster collaboration for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across programs while coaching and strengthening PM capability in planning and design transfer readiness.
• Communicate effectively with all management levels, ensuring transparency of project status, issues, and progress.
• Support the successful launch of new products by collaborating with other program managers and functional leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Biotech fields preferred; advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years of combined experience (or 5+ with a Master’s), including at least 6 years in project/program management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global teams within the medical field (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or combination products).
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle, from early development through design transfer and commercialization.
• Knowledge of regulatory pathways for drugs, biologics, or combination devices.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities across multiple stakeholder levels.
• Track record of being a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, and who is comfortable challenging the norm when needed.
• Understanding of GMP, GLP, and product development process requirements.
• Ability to collaborate across distributed teams, translating project requests into structured deliverables.

Location

• Round Lake, IL

Employment Type

• W2 or 1099

Compensation

• $50-$100/hour

About Ventura Solutions

Ventura Solutions is a reputable end-to-end medical device and combination product consulting, staffing, and training firm. With our deep industry expertise spanning medical devices and combination products, coupled with an outstanding talent pool, we stand out as the preferred option for a diverse array of projects. On the consulting side, we integrate seamlessly into your team and manage small to complex Statement of Work (SOW) projects. On the staffing side, we help source, screen, and on-board reputable employees to fill temporary, temp to permanent, and permanent job openings. We accelerate product development, keep products compliant, and help build great organizations. For more information, visit us at

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