Sr. Technical Project Manager

The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and compliant execution of R&D projects by integrating project management with technical understanding. The Senior Technical Project Manager drives alignment across functions, ensures clear ownership of deliverables, and secures timely progression of development, validation, and industrialization activities.

This role bridges the gap between technical execution and project coordination, ensuring that R&D projects are delivered with the required quality, speed, and regulatory compliance.

Position in the Organization
The Senior Technical Project Manager reports to the Head of R&D. The role operates cross-functionally and works closely with R&D, Engineering, PMO, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs (RA), and Quality Assurance (QA) teams.

The position requires a high level of autonomy and self-direction, with responsibility for managing stakeholders across the organization, including external customers.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure R&D projects progress in a controlled and predictable manner from development through validation and transfer to manufacturing.

Maintain clear and realistic project plans, ensuring activities are defined, initiated on time, and completed as planned.

Align all involved functions (R&D, Engineering, PMO, Clinical, RA, QA) to ensure clarity of responsibilities and smooth execution.

Coordinate feasibility projects, including the timely development and delivery of prototypes to customers.

Maintain transparency on project progress, risks, and issues, with clear ownership and timely escalation when required.

Establish a consistent and professional interface with internal stakeholders and external customers, focusing on clear communication of progress, risks, and decisions.

Ensure technical activities such as validation and verification are executed in line with regulatory requirements.

Support a smooth transition of products and processes into manufacturing.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food).

Proven experience with product development, process validation, or industrialization in regulated environments.

Knowledge of design control, validation processes (e.g., OQ/PQ), and applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.

Competencies and Behaviour

Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive projects to completion.

Ability to operate effectively in complex, cross-functional environments and align diverse stakeholders.

Clear and structured communication skills, with the ability to present status, risks, and decisions transparently.

Proactive and decisive, with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Solid technical understanding to engage with subject matter experts and assess risks.

Strong organizational skills, with disciplined planning and follow‑up, while remaining flexible.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

Experience with regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k)) is considered an advantage.

Additional Information

Senior‑level position within a management salary band.

Compensation range aligned with market standards for similar roles.

Desired Skills and Experience

Technical Project Management

R&D Project Execution

Cross-functional Alignment

Stakeholder Management

Product Development

Process Validation (OQ/PQ)

Design Control

Regulatory Compliance (Medical Devices)

Risk Management & Escalation

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