Senior R&D Project Manager

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

As a key member of the R&D team, the Senior R&D Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of new product development and technology from concept through commercialization, design transfer internally and externally, as well as product integration and key initiatives in R&D. This role drives cross-functional alignment, manages technical and regulatory complexity, and ensures disciplined cross-functional execution.

Requirements

B.S. in engineering or STEM (chemistry, physics, etc.)
3-5 years in R&D and product/process development
5-7 years of project/program management experience
Proven track record of delivering complex projects with cross-functional multidisciplinary teams within scope, budget, and timeline.
Design transfer and planning of contract design and manufacturing streams.
Strong planning and organizational skills with aptitude to lead without direct authority.
Proficiency in Project management tools (e.g. MS project, smart sheet, etc.).
Strong presentation and communication skills with technical and non-technical leadership teams.
Experience in highly regulated environments – medical device, combo device, life sciences, aerospace.
Knowledge of ISO 13485, EU MDR, and Good Manufacturing Processes and QMS documentation needs.
Delivering and driving best practices and culture within teams across multiple sites for world class project execution.
Ability to travel up to 35%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FDA submissions (IDE, 510k, PMA)
PMP Certification
Experience in catheters and systems/capital based medical devices
Structure problem solving methodology certifications – DMAIC, green belt, black belt, etc.
Experience across multiple types of medical devices – consumable/catheters, capital systems, and class III.
Systems engineering requirements management.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization and post-launch support, including NPD, QMS integrations, product improvements, business integrations, and strategic initiatives.
Define project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, success criteria, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with business and R&D leadership priorities.
Drive execution through all project phases, ensuring compliance with stage-gate processes, design controls, design transfer requirements, quality systems (QMS), regulatory standards, and Design for X principles.
Develop integrated project plans and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and decision-making to achieve project objectives.
Establish and maintain effective cross-functional communication, collaboration, accountability, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful milestone delivery.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in project execution, risk management, and problem-solving to enhance project outcomes and organizational effectiveness.