Project Manager, Global R&D Execution Excellence

Requisition ID:  33961  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager, Global R&D Execution Excellence

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager manages the execution of small to medium sized medical device development workstreams and projects, through coordination of timelines, resources, and deliverables. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who, under supervision, can synchronize diverse workstreams while supporting the strategic vision established by technical leadership. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care through exceptional organizational capabilities and continuous learning and utilization of project management best practices. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support the execution of medical device product development initiatives, ensuring performance to schedule, scope, budget, and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that capture dependencies, milestones, and resource needs across functional areas.
• Support effective governance structures, including team meetings, stage gate reviews, and executive updates that enable timely decision-making.
• Identify and address execution risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with technical and engineering leadership.
• Track meaningful project execution metrics that drive accountability and enable data-driven decisions throughout the development lifecycle.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution efficiency and quality.
• Provide project management support to project contributors.
• Ensure adherence to medical device regulations and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering product development and lifecycle management or related technical field.
• Experience successfully leading technical initiatives in collaborative environments.

Skills

• Ability, under supervision, to manage the project lifecycle from initiation to close on small to medium sized technical initiatives.
• Creates and executes project plans that integrate diverse technical and functional requirements
• Familiar with product device development and lifecycle processes
• Proactively identifies execution risks and facilitates mitigation plans that preserve development objectives.
• Familiarity the use of project management principles, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborates effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Functional knowledge with project management scheduling and lifecycle tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) desired

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

PMP or desire to obtain certification is beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the typical office environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $82,200.00 to $102,800.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.