Research and Development Project Manager

Research and Development Project Manager 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Medasource R&D Project Manager, Medical Device Orthopedics ROLE SUMMARY (External-Facing) The Project Manager will lead the coordination, scheduling, risk management, and cross‑functional alignment of a multi‑year medical device development program. This includes managing two major schedules in 2026, partnering directly with the DRI, and presenting regularly to senior leadership. The PM must work fluidly across R&D, regulatory, quality, supply chain, HEMA, and clinical teams to ensure that all deliverables meet stringent global regulatory standards. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management Own and manage two major project schedules across three waves/pillars. Drive alignment across a large cross‑functional core team (~20 people). Serve as the central hub for communication, issue escalation, and decision‑driving. Facilitate team meetings, action tracking, and risk reviews. Utilize Smartsheet and “at risk” tools for schedule analytics and risk‑adjusted planning. Leadership & Communication Present program status at 2–3 leadership touchpoints monthly. Communicate effectively with senior leaders, including: Head of R&D President of Joint Recon Marketing & Commercial Create an engaging, accountable culture within the project team. Partner hand‑in‑hand with the DRRI (Jamie), ensuring full transparency. Technical / Engineering Contribution Apply engineering judgment to interpret requirements, interface with R&D, and understand interdependencies. Support technical tasks within the PM scope where an engineering mindset is required. Assess cross‑functional risks and understand deliverable integration. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment Ensure project activities and deliverables meet the requirements of global regulatory bodies. Work in a highly regulated medical device environment with strict process expectations. REQUIREMENTS Experience 2–5 years of project management experience Experience managing projects in highly regulated industries. Medical device experience is strongly preferred due to complex regulatory deliverables. Experience working across cross‑functional teams and managing 15–25 stakeholders or contributors. Comfortable presenting – two to three leadership touchpoints monthly where they are required to present. Technical & Industry Engineering background required (degree preferred but not mandatory). Ability to understand technical deliverables. Competent in schedule management, risk management, and cross‑functional orchestration. Tools Smartsheet (easy to learn; proficiency expected). “At Risk” tools for risk‑adjusted schedule modeling. Soft Skills Outstanding communication (written, verbal, and executive presence). Ability to influence without authority – molds the culture for the core team. Strong personality fit—must connect well with DRI and broader team. Skilled at motivating teams, creating engagement, and addressing performance gaps. Logistics Strong preference for Leeds, UK due to proximity of team and DRRI. Warsaw is a secondary option. Expected onsite: 3 days/week, with potential future shift to more onsite time. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Project Management Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medasource by 2x Get notified about new Research and Development Project Manager jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr