Research and Development Project Manager
1 day ago
Leeds
R&D Project Manager, Medical Device Orthopedics Location: Capitol Boulevard, Capitol Park, Leeds 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • Engineering background required (degree preferred but not mandatory)., • Ability to understand technical deliverables, • Smartsheet (easy to learn; proficiency expected)., • “At Risk” tools for risk-adjusted schedule modeling., • 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., • 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.