Program Manager, GQRC M&A

Work Flexibility: Remote

Program Manager, Global Quality & Regulatory Compliance (M&A Integration)

This role leads Global Quality and Regulatory Compliance activities during mergers and acquisitions, partnering across functions to ensure alignment, compliance, and execution. You will manage integration programs of moderate complexity, serving as the primary Quality representative and coordinating activities across the Global Quality Operations network. The position requires structured program management, regulatory knowledge, and consistent execution in dynamic environments, enabling seamless transitions aligned with Stryker’s growth and innovation objectives.

Travel: Travel exceeding 50% domestically and internationally, as needed to support M&A initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional program planning and execution by defining scope, timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures and schedules, and track progress against milestones

• Create and manage program budgets; monitor cost performance and implement adjustments to maintain alignment with targets

• Establish and maintain quality plans aligned with applicable regulatory and quality standards

• Identify, assess, and manage risks through documented mitigation plans and ongoing monitoring

• Coordinate procurement activities and support selection of external partners in alignment with compliance and program requirements

• Plan and assign cross-functional resources; define roles, track execution, and support onboarding and performance activities

• Implement structured communication plans to ensure stakeholder alignment and provide regular program status updates

What you will need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 8 years of relevant business experience

• Minimum 5 years of quality and/or operations experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry

• Proficient in regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, or comparable standards), with hands-on experience applying these in complex operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, management, or related discipline

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification

• Experience leading cross-functional programs and managing project execution against defined metrics.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• Puerto Rico: $102,600 – $171,000 Annual
• USN: $118,000 – $196,700 USD Annual
• US5: $123,900 – $206,500 USD Annual
• US10: $129,800 – $216,400 USD Annual
• US15: $135,700 – $226,200 USD Annual
• US20: $141,600 – $236,000 USD Annual
• US30: $153,400 – $255,700 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 50%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.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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