--- title: Program Manager at NEMERA in Chicago, IL description: NEMERA is hiring for the Program Manager role in Chicago, IL. Pays $115K–$145K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/program-manager-at-nemera-01a14031-e708-7bb8-a7d9-ca0326cbb7db date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NEMERA as Program Manager in Chicago, IL. Pays $115K–$145K per year. Full-time role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p0vzlm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | NEMERA | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $115K/yr - $145K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NEMERA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NEMERA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $145,000 – $190,000 a year (median $170,000). ## Description With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing. Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon). We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities. **Position Purpose:** The Program Manager establishes with expertise leaders the budget to execute the scope of work. The program manager monitors the program and coordinates all the program activities to reach quality, timing, cost and risk targets during the development of drug delivery devices. The individual works within the defined procedures for development and provides leadership and coordination of the different activities of the program team. Programs may include full product development or smaller scale activities within product development. Resources are often located across different sites which requires strong leadership and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Lead and manage the customer (internal or external) in collaboration with the key account manager by being the main communication interface - Manage and coordinate the whole program and allocated program team from the request for quotation to the validation of small-scale processes and product design freeze in respect to quality, costs and timing targets - Manage program risks and proactively drive any associated action plans - Actively participate and coordinate the effective presentation of program status at periodic governance meetings - Manage multiple programs at the same time - Be capable of providing appropriate effort depending on the program complexity - Create program and project plans to track development progress and expenses - Coordinate with the finance controller to ensure accurate tracking of finances - Participate in the technical decisions and supplier selection with the team **POSITION REQUIREMENTS:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, science or related field - 5+ years of program management experience in medical devices development (nice to have) - Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation (nice to have) - Experience with leading multi-disciplinary project teams - Experience directly interacting with customers - Strong leadership with exceptional communication skills - Excellent interpersonal and organization skills **PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:** - Program management experience of medical device or combination product development - Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (FDA 820, ISO 13485, ISO 62366) - Experience with high-volume production, injection molding and automation **ADDITIONAL NOTES** *This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.* **Why Join Nemera?** At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives. We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position **POSITION RANGE**: $115,000- $145,000 USD Salaried *(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)* **For US Benefits, [CLICK HERE](https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/Nemera/us-benefits-details).** Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. 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