NPD Program Director Robotics
Smith+NephewPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted December 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
Job Description
The NPD Program Director, Surgical Robotic Applications and Enabling Technologies will lead large scale/complex HW/SW/Systems programs from ideation through commercialization, working closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. The role will create a clear sense of urgency, transparency in reporting, and effective resource management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, at budget, and with high-quality.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ Program Management experience with a demonstrated ability to influence the organization and process evolution to a future vision of large-scale product platforms.
- Successful history of large, multi-disciplinary project leadership in a MedTech / medical devices environment, including experience developing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Medical Device Data Systems (MDDS), IOT solutions, or complex electromechanical systems such as robotics.
- Demonstrated experience with Project Management and Agile best practices, PMP, Agile/ScrumMaster certifications preferred with demonstrated experience with tool suites and platforms that facilitate these work processes.
Benefits
- 401k Matching Program
- 401k Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)