Senior Medical Device R&D Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Medical Device R&D Project Manager

Job Location: Plymouth, MN

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $95.00hr - $100.00hr

Job Overview:

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing catheter or implantable device projects on time, within budget, and within scope. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables (product, features, COGS, timeline, capacity, etc.).
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from the cross-functional team.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget.
• Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting high quality expectations.
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure project governance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a medical device, biomedical, or high technology industry.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or advanced degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the medical device industry with project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Risk management.
• Communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Self-starter.

Work Environment:

• Typically operates in an office setting.
• May require occasional travel depending on project needs.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Success Metrics:

• On-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• Quality of deliverables.
• Effective risk mitigation.
• Team performance and engagement.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities