Research and Development Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager - R&D | Medical Device New Product Development

Location:

San Clemente, CA (Hybrid)
Competitive Salary. Long-Term Role. Various shifts might be available, with compensation varying based on the selected shift.

We are currently looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in Medical Device New Product Development (NPD) to lead enterprise-level R&D projects within a highly regulated healthcare setting. The successful candidate should possess practical expertise in managing products throughout the entire medical device development process — including design inputs, verification and validation, regulatory submissions, and product launch.

• Extensive experience in Medical Device New Product Development (NPD)
• In-depth knowledge of Design Controls
• Proven background in supporting FDA 510(k), MDR, and other regulatory submissions
• Capacity to perform effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous R&D settings
• Demonstrated track record of driving alignment across cross‑functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Experience with supporting product launch and ongoing sustaining engineering efforts

• Lead complex R&D and New Product Development initiatives within FDA-regulated contexts
• Oversee project execution from initial concept through to commercialization
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables associated with projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain
• Support design control activities, including product performance, assembly integrity, safety, labeling, packaging, as well as verification and validation tasks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope, validation strategies, and requirements in dynamic development environments
• Ensure compliance of all projects with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and MDR standards
• Deliver executive‑level project status updates and communications

• Bachelor's degree mandatory
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Project Management within Medical Device or regulated healthcare industries
• Experience in Design Controls and Medical Device Development Lifecycle
• Strong comprehension of NPD processes and regulatory frameworks
• Skilled in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other related project management tools

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for a self‑driven individual who excels in early‑stage product development and can lead execution across multiple teams independently.