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Project Manager (m/f/d)
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and self-driven Project Manager to join our team in supporting the successful development and launch of medical devices. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong project management expertise, cross-functional alignment capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering new product development projects in regulated environments.
This role demands a proactive Project Manager with a positive attitude, resilience and requires robust project management skills to deliver results that meet regulatory, quality, and business expectations.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Service and Manufacturing to drive project success from concept to market launch.
Experience in medical device product development and familiarity with regulated environments will be considered advantageous.
General Responsibilities
Project Initiation, Planning, Execution and Monitoring, Closing
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
- Planning, execution, monitoring of software and hardware new product development projects for medical devices using a hybrid approach, integrating agile methodologies for software innovation and waterfall frameworks for hardware development
- Develop comprehensive project plans, encompassing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Monitor project progress, identify and manage risks, and implement contingency plans to ensure objectives are met
- Plan and monitor assigned budget
- Ensure adherence to design controls and product development processes
Cross-functional collaboration
- Ensure effective identification and communication of goals, progress, risks and issues
Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
- Ensure all project activities adhere to medical device regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)
- Maintain documentation in compliance with quality management systems
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field
- Project Management Expertise: some years managing end-to-end product development projects, preferably in the medical device industry or another highly regulated industry
- SW Project Management Knowledge: Familiarity in project management of Medical Device Software (according to IEC 62304)
- Regulated Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with product development processes, including design controls, in compliance-driven environments
- Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and motivational skills to foster teamwork and alignment across functions and levels
- Problem-solving: Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to navigating challenges
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools like MS Project or similar platforms
- Prior experience in product development or engineering within the medical device industry
- Basic understanding of medical device standards and regulations
- PMP certification is desirable
- Scrum Master experience is desirable
- Fluent English language skills, written and spoken
What we can offer you
In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:
- A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth
- Exposure to a State-of-the-Art medical device development process, in close co-operation with international clinicians
- Competitive base salary
- Variable short-term & long-term incentives
- Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues’ contributions and achievements
If you like the sound of the above and feel energized by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.
Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
Notice to third party agencies:
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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