Project Manager R&D

Medline • Northfield, MN

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About The Position

The Project Manager R&D guides the development of medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and/or OTC/ANDA/NDA drugs. The role manages all aspects of product development projects and leads collaborative, multifunctional teams across R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and product divisions. The position oversees a portfolio of projects using an iterative agile project management framework, ensuring alignment between project and divisional goals and that deadlines and objectives are met. It may require domestic and international business travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science-related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical-related field.
• Project management skills.
• Microsoft Project skills.
• Knowledge of medical device requirements for Class I-II devices, design controls, risk assessments, and the 510(k) process.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Experience in the development and launch of new medical or pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects, balance corporate priorities, and align teams across functional areas to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Manage the product development process using an iterative agile project management framework.
• Independently oversee a portfolio of projects and align project goals with divisional goals.
• Develop, communicate, and track project plans, objectives, budgets, scope, timelines, and projected end dates.
• Translate project goals into project tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential project delays or cost overruns and develop contingency plans.
• Compile risk profiles related to scope creep and changing project requirements.
• Maintain team morale and engagement through constant, transparent communication.
• Compile technical justifications and data summaries in support of product claims.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Represent Medline on ASTM, AAM, and ISO technical committees and contribute to developing new test standards.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education and training.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Employee Resource Groups for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Employee Service Corp access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level