Sr. Technical Project / Program Manager

Sr. Technical Project / Program Manager

Our client is a global medical device company specializing in respiratory care solutions. The organization is expanding its portfolio through a strategic partnership with a leading Chinese manufacturer and requires senior technical leadership to bridge engineering, regulatory, and cross-functional needs. The role will help translate requirements, document technical specifications, support design and development, and manage cross-cultural collaboration with executive-level stakeholders.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate : $100.00 to $110.00 / hr. w2

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical project or program lead for respiratory care product portfolio expansion through strategic external partnerships. Act as the primary technical interface between the internal organization and the Chinese medical device manufacturing partner. Translate business and product requirements into clear technical specifications and engineering documentation. Support and oversee elements of the full product lifecycle including design, development, technical reviews, and regulatory readiness. Support 510(k) activities by contributing to technical documentation, design inputs and outputs, and regulatory submissions. Partner with Product Portfolio, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and Business Development to align technical execution with strategic objectives. Navigate dependencies across internal and external teams with clear communication, accountability, and progress tracking. Engage non-technical stakeholders, including senior and executive leadership, by translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights. Demonstrate cultural and geopolitical awareness to enable productive collaboration with international partners. Support evaluation of future partnership opportunities for technical feasibility and integration considerations. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support partnership and technical alignment activities.

Experience Requirements

Extensive experience as a project or program manager in the medical device industry. Hands-on experience supporting 510(k) submissions and resolving regulatory challenges. Engineering background with strong technical acumen in systems, mechanical, and or electrical domains. Proven ability to translate requirements into technical specifications and manage design and development processes. Experience managing complex internal and external stakeholder environments. Business, negotiation, and political savvy with the ability to balance cross-organizational priorities. Ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical executive leadership effectively. High cultural intelligence and experience working with international partners. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 34 weeks per year. Mandarin fluency. Prior experience working directly with Chinese medical device manufacturers. (preferred) Experience supporting portfolio expansion or co-development partnerships. (preferred) Background supporting distributed product models or international regulatory strategies. (preferred)

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