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We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.\nWHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM \nAt Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement. \nIf you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team! \nPOSITION SUMMARY\nInspire Medical Systems is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Senior Program Manager to lead the cross-functional execution of next generation neurostimulator development programs through design verification & validation, FDA submission, regulatory approval, and commercial launch.\nThis role will serve as the central leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful execution of one or more of the company's most critical product development initiatives. The Senior Program Manager will work across product development and the enterprise to create plans, ensure alignment, manage risks, and achieve key project milestones while optimizing resources and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.\nThe ideal candidate has extensive experience leading multiple, concurrent Class II or Class III medical device projects through design verification, design validation, regulatory submissions, and commercialization.\nMAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES\nProgram LeadershipLead new product design and integration work from design verification & validation through FDA approval and commercial launch.\nDevelop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, critical path analyses, and resource forecasts.\nCreate and monitor program budgets in partnership with functional leaders, driving cost efficiencies and financial accountability.\nDrive project governance, phase-gate reviews and project team decision making.\nPartner with internal and external stakeholders to define and manage program scope and strategic priorities, ensuring cross-functional alignment around objectives, risks, timelines, and business outcomes.\nContribute to the growth and maturity of the PMO by standardizing program management best practices, tools, and templates.\nCoach and mentor project team members and functional managers in program and risk management best practices.\nBuild and execute communication plans for project teams, key stakeholders, and executive leadership.\n\nProject Risk ManagementDevelop and maintain program risk management plans, risk logs, and escalation processes.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate technical, clinical, regulatory and launch risks.\nLead cross-functional risk reviews and executive escalations.\nDevelop contingency plans for critical path activities.\n\nProduct Development ExecutionCoordinate execution of Design Verification activities.\nMonitor completion of design inputs, outputs, verification protocols, test reports, and technical documentation to build the design history file.\nPartner with engineering teams to ensure technical deliverables are completed on schedule.\nFacilitate issue resolution across cross-functional teams.\n\nRegulatory & Quality LeadershipCoordinate preparation of FDA submission packages with Regulatory team.\nPartner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations such as:FDA Design Controls\n21 CFR Part 820\nISO 13485\nISO 14971\n\nLaunch ReadinessCoordinate launch planning activities across Marketing, Commercial, Clinical, and Customer Service.\nEstablish launch success metrics and readiness criteria.\nDrive completion of all launch deliverables and executive launch approvals.\nMonitor launch execution and post-market stabilization activities.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducational Requirements:\n· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.\nRequired Experience:\n10+ years of relevant project or program management experience.\n4+ years leading complex medical device development projects.\nDemonstrated success leading products from development through regulatory approval and commercial launch.\nProven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nExperience with FDA submissions for Class II and/or Class III medical devices.\nStrong communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills, including presenting to executive leadership.\nProficiency with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, AI).\nStrong understanding of:Design Controls\nProduct Development Lifecycle\nDesign Verification and Validation\nFDA regulatory processes\nQuality Systems\n\nPreferred Experience:\nImplantable medical devices.\nNeurostimulation products.\nElectromechanical medical systems.\nA variety of program management methodologies, including Agile and Stage-Gate development models.\nPMO and portfolio governance environments.\nLed at least one major medical device program from proof of concept through pilot production and market introduction.\nExperience using generative AI for common tasks like meeting minutes, dashboarding, reporting, communications\nExperience managing budgets, timelines, and risks under contractual commitments with external development partners.\nPMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.\nThe salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. \nSalary\n$180,000—$220,000 USD\nBENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION\nInspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):\nMultiple health insurance plan options.\nEmployer contributions to Health Savings Account.\nDental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.\n401k plan + employer match.\nIdentity Protection.\nFlexible time off.\nTuition Reimbursement.\nEmployee Assistance program.\nAll employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.\nInspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. \nInspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. 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