Senior Director R&D Portfolio and Program Management
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - Livanova in Medolla
As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.YOUR NEW ROLEAs a Senior Director, R&D; Portfolio and Program Management you will provide strategic leadership for the Cardiopulmonary (CP) R&D; capital equipment project pipeline and medical product development portfolio, with direct leadership responsibility for R&D; Project Heads and PMO.In this key leadership role, you will lead the CP R&D; Portfolio Management operating model and PMO, establishing governance, prioritization, resource planning, reporting, and execution discipline across global,
cross-functional development programs.You will drive portfolio visibility and accountability for schedules, milestones, budgets, Stage Gate deliverables, product lifecycle management, and governance readiness. You will also chair the Portfolio Review Committee (PRC) and partner with CP leadership on portfolio trade-offs, risk management, sequencing, and investment prioritization.You will lead an organization of approximately 10 employees in Munich, Mirandola, and Milan, with direct reports including 3 Director level Project Heads and 2 Senior Project Managers covering 20+ capital equipment projects and the full medical product development portfolio. You will report directly to the Vice President, CP R&D.PORTFOLIO; MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIPProvide strategic oversight and leadership to CP Director, Project Heads and Senior Project Managers, ensuring consistent portfolio planning, disciplined execution, an