Senior Research Program Manager

Cook Group

Senior Research Program Manager developing Vascular R&D’s pipeline for new product development, engaging with a diverse network of external innovators and sustaining research initiatives targeting unmet clinical needs.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeBloomington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and map research opportunities from external innovators such as academic institutions and contract research organizations
Lead the evaluation of new research opportunities for R&D by applying technical and strategic perspectives
Develop and execute engagement plans for gaining access to new technologies, specialized skills, and expertise
Manage the co-development of collaborative research projects with external innovators and internal teams
Ensure contractual obligations and all related documentation are maintained for each research project
Build relationships with external innovators, key grant funding agencies, and other relevant partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant biomedical field and 8 years’ experience
Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years
Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry
PhD in engineering or other relevant biomedical field is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work status (within 2 hours of a Cook location) is preferred
Remote candidates with strong qualifications will also be considered

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingstrategic evaluationproject managementcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePhD