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Stryker Program Manager, Clinical PMO in Fremont, California
We are seeking a Program Manager, Clinical PMO to join our Neurovascular Division , where you will lead complex, cross‑functional clinical programs that drive innovation and business success. This is an opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in global, matrixed environments and is energized by optimizing resources, influencing stakeholders, and delivering meaningful results across multiple programs. This role is Hybrid, candidates must be in proximity to Fremont, California or Salt Lake City, Utah .
What You Will Do
Provide strategic oversight for global clinical programs, ensuringclinicaltrialteamsexecute day‑to‑day activities in alignment with programobjectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Lead complex, cross‑functional clinical programs across feasibility, pivotal, and post‑market phases, driving alignment to business strategy and timelines.
Develop andmaintainprogram charters, integrated schedules, and governance plans that translate clinical strategy into executable programs.
Serve as the primary program point of contact for senior leadership, delivering clear, concise updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.
Partners across Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Global Supply, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to ensure clinical strategies support enterprise priorities.
Establish, manage, and forecast annual program budgets and quarterly outlooks, ensuring financial discipline and cost efficiency.
Proactivelyidentify, assess, and mitigate program‑level risks, escalating appropriately and driving resolution through governance forums.
Define andmonitorclinical program performance metrics,leveraginginsights to drive continuous improvement and operational maturity.
Chair program and governance meetings to ensure accountability, decision‑making, andtimelyissue resolution.
Lead, coach, andmentorfunctionalmanagers and otherdirectreports, setting clear expectations,and performanceobjectives.Contribute to the advancement of the Clinical PMO by standardizing best practices, strengthening governance, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree inrelevant fieldssuch as Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering,Nursingora relateddiscipline.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in clinical research, program management, or a regulated healthcare or medical device environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex,cross‑functionalprograms with global scope and executive visibility.
Minimum of 2 yearsofdirect management, program leadership responsibility, ordemonstratedsuccessleading critical,high‑impactprograms.
Strong ability to communicate, influence, and present to senior leadership in matrixed, global organizations.
Proven experienceoperatingin regulated orquality‑drivenenvironments, navigating ambiguity, and driving accountability through others.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, advanced degree, or MBA.
Professional certifications in clinical research and/or project or program management (e.g.,CCRP,PMP,PgMP,or equivalent).
Extensive experience overseeing clinical trial managers orprogramteams, with accountability for program outcomes rather than task execution.
Track recordof success leading global clinical programs across multiple phases (feasibility, pivotal,post‑market).
Experience contributing to PMO maturity, governance frameworks, or standardization of clinical or program management practices.
Demonstratedability to build, develop, andretainhigh‑performingteams.
$ 153,400.00 - $255,700.00 USD Annual salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Posted: April 16, 2026
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.