Project Manager, R&D New Product Development (Cell and Particle Counters, Genomics, Reagents)
About The Position
The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization. This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
- Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
- Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
- Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- bonus/incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
