Project Manager

CAIRE•Saint Paul, MN

48d•Onsite

About The Position

MGC Diagnostics is seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead the development of cardiorespiratory diagnostic medical devices. This role is responsible for cross-functional leadership of product development from concept through global commercialization, managing internal teams across multiple locations and supporting engagement with technical and operational external partners. The successful candidate will drive execution within a structured, stage-gate development environment while ensuring compliance with global regulatory and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device product development with at least 3 years in a dedicated project or program management role.
Strong understanding of medical device design controls, regulatory requirements, and product development life cycle in a highly regulated environment.
Proven success leading projects involving electromechanical systems, embedded software, and firmware.
Expertise in waterfall development methodologies and stage-gate execution.
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
Experience with global regulatory markets, including FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, ANVISA, PMDA, TGA, and MHRA.
Experience with cybersecurity, data privacy, and interoperability considerations in connected medical devices.
Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 10993 standards.
Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), design for reliability (DfR), and working with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle project management of new product development (NPD) for Class II FDA-regulated medical devices, from concept through design transfer and commercial launch.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, risk registers, and budgets aligned to program objectives.
Ensure compliance with global medical device regulations including FDA (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and other applicable international standards.
Drive execution of product development through a stage-gate process, ensuring quality system deliverables and DHF completeness.
Coordinate activities across cross-functional internal teams, including R&D, QA/RA, Operations, Marketing, and Clinical Affairs, located in multiple geographic regions.
Collaborate with external partners and suppliers, supporting technical and operations leads to manage vendor deliverables and timelines.
Facilitate formal design reviews, technical documentation review, and risk management activities.
Prepare and deliver regular program status updates to senior leadership, including project health, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support regulatory submission activities (e.g., 510(k), technical file, global registrations) in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional problem-solving.