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FPC Franchise lists this Practice Director / Program Lead opportunity in bedford, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Practice Director / Program Lead
Bedford, NH / Boston Area (Remote)
Salary: 200-250k
The Opportunity
We partner with many of the leading medical device and healthcare technology companies to design, develop, and deliver complex, regulated products—from market requirements through FDA submission and launch.
We are recognized for our expertise in software, systems, connectivity, and product platform development, while also bringing the multidisciplinary capabilities required for complete product realization, including industrial design, human factors, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, verification and validation, and regulatory-ready development.
As medtech companies increasingly move toward connected, intelligent, and secure product platforms, they need partners who can help architect the foundation for future digital capabilities and AI-enabled innovation. We are uniquely positioned to help clients build that future.
We are seeking a Practice Director / Program Lead – Connected Systems—a senior, business-minded technical leader who can build trusted client relationships, lead large and complex product development efforts, and help grow strategic accounts. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical credibility, strong consulting instincts, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from engineering teams to VP, CTO, and C-suite leadership.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a narrow delivery role, nor is it a purely internal leadership position. It offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of engineering leadership, client partnership, and business growth.
You will have the opportunity to:
Build and strengthen our connected systems capabilities, including server-side software, data management, networking, and integration
Lead meaningful engagements with leading medtech companies
Shape software-intensive, systems-driven product and platform development efforts
Work across the full product development lifecycle, from requirements through FDA submission
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, not just a delivery leader
Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning software, systems, electronics, industrial design, human factors, mechanical engineering, and V&V
Expand client relationships through strong delivery, insight, and trust
Influence technical practices, talent development, and long-term organizational growth
Role Overview
As Practice Director for Connected Systems, you will help strengthen internal capabilities, technical standards, talent development, and market reputation.
In parallel, as a Program Lead, you will serve as the senior technical leader and primary client partner for major development programs that are heavily software-focused. These efforts often involve connected product architectures, cybersecurity, data management, cloud technologies, and intelligent platform capabilities that are increasingly central to medtech innovation.
This role requires someone who combines strong technical judgment, cross-functional leadership, consulting skills, and business acumen. You should be equally comfortable discussing architecture with engineers, navigating program tradeoffs, and building confidence with senior client leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Client Leadership
Serve as the senior technical and delivery leader for major client programs
Lead architecture, system design, and key engineering decisions across complex multidisciplinary programs
Partner with Program Managers on scope, budget, schedule, risk, and delivery
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders from engineering leadership through executive teams
Lead cross-functional teams across systems, software, cloud, cybersecurity, human factors, mechanical, electrical, and V&V disciplines
Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant product designs suitable for regulated environments and FDA submission
Business Growth & Account Expansion
Identify client needs and help develop additional opportunities within existing accounts
Translate strong delivery into long-term partnerships and account growth
Contribute to account strategy, proposal development, and solution design
Balance technical excellence, client satisfaction, delivery discipline, and business growth
Practice Leadership
Serve as Practice Director for Connected Systems, including server-side software, networking, integration, and data management
Define and promote technical standards, methods, and best practices
Act as a subject matter expert on connected systems, privacy, and healthcare data regulations such as HIPAA
Support hiring, candidate evaluation, and team development efforts
Mentor engineers and emerging technical leaders
Help strengthen our reputation as a leader in software, systems, and regulated product development
What Success Looks Like
Clients view you as a trusted long-term advisor
Programs are delivered with technical excellence, predictability, and quality
Teams are engaged, high-performing, and continuously developing
Client accounts grow through trust, strong delivery, and sound judgment
The Connected Systems practice expands in capability, quality, and market reputation
Qualifications
Required
15+ years developing medical devices, diagnostics, or other regulated healthcare products with meaningful software and systems complexity
Director, Senior Director, or VP-level technical leadership experience
Proven success leading large cross-functional product development programs
Strong systems thinking, architectural judgment, and ability to navigate ambiguity
Experience leading software-intensive or platform-oriented development efforts
Strong executive presence and client-facing communication skills
Ability to combine technical leadership with sound business judgment
Experience building and growing strategic client relationships
Preferred
Engineering services, consulting, or outsourced product development experience
FDA Class II and/or Class III medical device experience
Background in connected devices, digital health, diagnostics, or software-enabled medical systems
Experience contributing to business development, account growth, or strategic account expansion
Passion for mentoring teams and building high‑performing organizations
Why Join Us
Partner with leading medtech companies on meaningful and technically complex challenges
Help build the next generation of connected, intelligent, and secure medical technologies
Enjoy the variety and pace of a consulting environment while doing deep, impactful engineering work
Take ownership of clients, programs, technical direction, team development, and growth
Work alongside talented engineers and innovators dedicated to improving patient outcomes
Be part of an organization focused on accelerating innovation for patients, providers, and healthcare communities worldwide
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has deep technical roots but thrives in client-facing environments
Enjoys leading complex software, systems, and product platform initiatives
Can move seamlessly between engineering details, program leadership, and executive discussions
Views consulting as a way to solve important problems and build trusted long-term partnerships
Wants meaningful ownership over delivery, team development, and business growth
Is excited about the future of connected, intelligent, and secure medtech platforms
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Worksite address
bedford, NH, 03110, US
Who can apply
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