Principal Product Technology Lead - Application Software

Requisition ID: 35273

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Principal Product Technology Lead – Application Software

JOB SUMMARY

This role serves as the accountable technical leader for application software product lines operating horizontally across multiple equipment platforms and business functions. The position holds primary ownership for technical excellence and high-quality software performance across the complete lifecycle - from early concept development through deployment, maintenance, to end-of-life. Through deep technical expertise and influential leadership, this role orchestrates complex software initiatives that must satisfy diverse stakeholder requirements across multiple business units. The position drives product strategy, prioritizes cross-functional needs, and implements scalable delivery models that maximize business value while ensuring robust technical integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drive and own technical strategy and product roadmaps for cross-platform application software initiatives, balancing requirements from multiple product lines and business units while exercising independent judgment in complex decisions
• Establish and govern continuous delivery frameworks that enable regular, predictable software releases while maintaining quality standards and accommodating evolving business priorities
• Represent the organization as the primary technical contact for application software product lines, engaging with external partners and customers on significant technical matters requiring cross-organizational coordination
• Lead multiple parallel technical initiatives simultaneously, implementing effective prioritization frameworks that optimize resources and deliver maximum business value
• Define innovative software solutions through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, anticipating problems and developing architectures that scale across multiple product platforms
• Champion system architecture development and technical standards that enable interoperability and integration across diverse equipment platforms and business systems
• Guide quality and regulatory strategy development for integrated healthcare software applications, directing comprehensive technical risk management approaches across business domains
• Drive cybersecurity excellence and risk mitigation strategies across the application portfolio, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards and threat landscapes
• Provide technical mentorship across the organization, fostering excellence through advanced knowledge sharing and cross-platform best practices
• Drive strategic technology partnerships through technical leadership, guiding software advancement initiatives that benefit multiple business units
• Lead system verification and integration activities across complex technology ecosystems, developing approaches that ensure robust solutions in diverse operating environments
• Guide strategic product decisions from concept through end-of-life, including evaluation of deployment models (on-premise, cloud, SaaS) that best serve business needs while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Foster cross-functional collaboration through technical influence and strategic decision making, ensuring alignment of technical vision across distributed development teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered
• Advanced engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 15 years progressive technical experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in cross-platform applications
• Minimum 5 years technical project/program leadership experience managing multiple concurrent software initiatives
• Minimum 5 years of direct product development experience in the medical device software industry
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous delivery models at scale
• Strong expertise in systems engineering and integration across diverse technology platforms
• Track record of leading through influence in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders
• Proven success driving complex technical programs with significant business impact across organizational boundaries

Skills

• Exceptional ability to balance competing priorities from multiple business units, making sound technical decisions that optimize overall value
• Strong business acumen with proven success shaping software product strategy through advanced technical expertise and cross-functional alignment
• Excellence in communication with demonstrated ability to engage and influence technical and business audiences on complex software matters
• Technical mastery in software development processes with proven ability to guide innovative approaches in regulated environments
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities for unique technical challenges requiring evaluation of software intangibles across multiple platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in leading major software programs including strategic resource planning and risk management across distributed teams
• Comprehensive understanding of medical device software quality systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements with proven implementation success
• Strong background in software technology assessment with proven ability to guide innovation initiatives that scale across business units
• Deep understanding of modern deployment architectures including on-premise, cloud, and SaaS models and their implications for regulated environments
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships across organizational boundaries

• Expert proficiency with software engineering tools, DevOps practices, and product development systems

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

May require domestic and international travel based on business need.

Target Pay Range: $154,200.00 to $192,700.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 20.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from 7/17/26. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.