SR. R&D Project Manager

Nova Biomedical Corporation • Waltham, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior R&D Project Manager will lead and coordinate business-critical R&D projects from inception to completion. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals align with organizational objectives, are completed on time, and stay within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in R&D processes, excellent organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage complex technical projects. The Senior R&D Project Manager must: be detail-oriented, organized, results-driven, have proven ability to track and complete deadline-driven projects, have outstanding communication/interpersonal skills, be a positive contributor and have a strong commitment to quality. Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are a must. In a fast-paced commercial environment, this individual will need a strong bias towards action, with an expert ability to drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and communicate. Must be a self-starter whose goal is to get the job done and who is able to balance multiple priorities effectively. Must work independently with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• 5+ years Project Management experience working in a regulated industry, Medical or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships throughout the business.
• Strong understanding of design control, stage-gate methodologies, and product development life cycles.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience in budget management, risk assessment, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience producing written reports and presenting to management

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINC2, or Agile certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development and sustaining engineering projects through full product lifecycle (from inception through post-launch).
• Establish project schedules and budgets, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring project team members meet expected deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with Product Management to drive business-critical R&D projects that will enter the new product pipeline or support the existing product portfolio.
• Drive definition of project risks and creation of mitigation plans including identification of contingency plans where appropriate.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed�escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans and requirements.
• Drive strict adherence to the Nova Design Control and Stage Gate processes.
• Lead and manage Bio Ecosystem Meeting(s) and Core Team Meetings to facilitate collaboration between R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and help to resolve resource allocation issues and set priorities to ensure the project is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.
• Assist with resolving any R&D related issues for projects and escalate any critical R&D activities that could impact the approval and/or launch of a product in the respective market.

Benefits

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

What This Job Offers

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