Program Manager​/Senior Project Manager – Combination Devices & NPI

Program Manager / Senior Project Manager – Combination Devices & NPI

Rate: $110-115/HR based on benefits

Contract Length: 2 Years

Location:

Onsite-Branchburg, NJ

Schedule:

M-F Standard Business Hours

Orion Group is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager / Senior Project Manager to support our pharmaceutical client’s Combination Device organization in Branchburg, NJ. This role will enable the commercialization of New Product Introductions (NPIs), manage portfolios of on-market support projects, and provide project management leadership across Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.

This position leads NPI programs from R&D handoff through final launch, serving as a commercial liaison while driving cross-functional integration to deliver compliant, high-quality, cost-effective products. The role also supports strategic product sustainment initiatives to ensure supply robustness, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

• Develop bottom-up, cross-functional project and program plans spanning R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial.
• Lead global project teams across Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T), franchise organizations, and third-party suppliers.
• Manage execution of NPIs, technical transfers, product maintenance initiatives, and global launches of combination devices.
• Create and maintain detailed project artifacts including:
  • Microsoft Project schedules
  • Office Timeline Plus summaries
  • Action Logs, Risk Logs, Decision Logs, and RACI matrices
• Own project budgets, timelines, milestones, and reporting cadence.
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and recommend value-added alternatives to ensure milestone achievement.
• Provide project management oversight to external vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and resolve technical, financial, and resource conflicts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Support development and maturation of Program Management processes within the PDS&T organization.
• Maintain executive visibility through structured reporting and governance models.
• Lead initiatives across multiple time zones and support both remote and onsite teams.

• Integrated program execution from development through commercialization
• Robust project governance and escalation
• Budget and milestone adherence
• Continuous process improvement
• High-quality product launches and sustained product performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
• 10–15 years of experience within medical device and pharmaceutical environments (combination products strongly preferred)
• PMI certification (highly desirable)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with significant facilitation/workshop experience
• Extensive experience in operations and device product development
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated program management expertise across global organizations

• Advanced business degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Experience with technical transfers, supply chain, validations, and commercial product launches

• Strong understanding of R&D practices and design controls
• Medical device/pharma regulatory environment
• Capital and expense management
• Global logistics and product movement
• Project management tools and methodologies

• Strategic thinker with strong change leadership capability
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Comfortable operating in complex global environments
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels
• Team builder who inspires performance and accountability

• Adhere to all EHS policies and procedures
• Report incidents and near misses through eAchieve
• Participate in required safety training and medical surveillance
• Promote EHS best practices and continuous improvement
• Wear PPE as required

• Establish project timelines, priorities, and performance…