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At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.
About the Role
The Sensor R&D Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of product development initiatives supporting MiniMed's continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) programs. As a cross-functional leader within the Sensor R&D organization, this role drives the definition, development, and delivery of new R&D development programs throughout the product development lifecycle.
The Sensor R&D team includes expertise in chemistry, chemical and biomedical engineering, process engineering, and clinical feasibility data collection. The incumbent will directly manage the R&D clinical feasibility group while collaborating closely with engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to advance MiniMed's sensor pipeline from concept through development.
This role is accountable for delivering projects within defined timelines and budgets while ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved. The Product Development Manager must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills to effectively influence cross-functional teams, engage senior leadership, and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Directs, designs and implements a comprehensive product management strategy.
• Oversee clinical study readiness, execution, and closeout activities, including protocol development support, site coordination, study materials, data collection, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Program Management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to advance MiniMed's sensor pipeline from concept through development.
• Ensure projects are executed within established timelines and budgets while meeting key milestones and deliverables.
• Supports design reviews, verification and validation strategy, and product improvement activities.
• Contributes to intellectual property strategy through invention disclosures, patent support, publications, technical reports, and external technology assessments.
• Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products from product definition through production and release (i.e., Product Lifecycle Management)
• Provide effective leadership through strong communication, presentation, and influence-management skills.
• Engage senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and project success.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and execution excellence.
• Oversee performance, talent development, engagement, accountability and goals of direct reports.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with applicable quality system requirements, design controls, medical device standards, and regulatory expectations.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in glucose sensor, biosensor, electrochemical sensor, or other medical device product development.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, structured experimentation, and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of medical device product development, design controls, risk management, quality systems, and regulated development environments.
• Proven ability to influence technical and business decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to senior leaders and technical teams.
• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating a matrix organization to gain alignment and drive program through product development life cycle.
• Experience partnerships with pre-clinical and clinical sites, product shipping and delivery, and data interpretation.
• Strong track record taking concept generation through experimentation into design or successful product launches.
• Experience working across R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, supplier engineering, and business development functions.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package
At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$132,800.00 - $199,200.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.
MiniMed Benefits Overview
About MiniMed
MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
Learn more about our business, and our mission here.
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