Senior R&D Project Manager, Clinical

Senior R&D Project Manager

Nova Biomedical is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Project Manager to join our Research & Development team in Waltham, Massachusetts supporting the Clinical product portfolio.

The Senior R&D Project Manager will lead and coordinate business-critical R&D projects from inception to completion. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals align with organizational objectives, are completed on time, and stay within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in R&D processes, excellent organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage complex technical projects.

The Senior R&D Project Manager must: be detail-oriented, organized, results-driven, have proven ability to track and complete deadline-driven projects, have outstanding communication/interpersonal skills, be a positive contributor and have a strong commitment to quality. Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are a must.

In a fast-paced commercial environment, this individual will need a strong bias towards action, with an expert ability to drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and communicate. Must be a self-starter whose goal is to get the job done and who is able to balance multiple priorities effectively. Must work independently with minimal oversight.

If you're passionate about managing new product development projects and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we'd love to hear from you, apply today!

What you'll do

• Manage new product development and sustaining engineering projects through full product lifecycle (from inception through post-launch) for Clinical Whole Blood Meters and Blood Gas Analyzers, including the StatStrip, StatSensor, Prime, Prime Plus, and Allegro product lines.
• Establish project schedules and budgets, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring project team members meet expected deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with Product Management to drive business-critical R&D projects that will enter the new product pipeline or support the existing product portfolio.
• Drive definition of project risks and creation of mitigation plans including identification of contingency plans where appropriate. Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans and requirements.
• Drive strict adherence to the Nova Design Control and Stage Gate processes.
• Lead and manage Clinical Ecosystem Meeting(s) and Core Team Meetings to facilitate collaboration between R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and help to resolve resource allocation issues and set priorities to ensure the project is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.
• Assist with resolving any R&D related issues for projects and escalate any critical R&D activities that could impact the approval and/or launch of a product in the respective market.

What we are looking for in you

• Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years Project Management experience working in a regulated industry, Medical or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships throughout the business.
  • Strong understanding of design control, stage-gate methodologies, and product development life cycles.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Expertise in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, etc.).
  • Experience in budget management, risk assessment, and strategic planning.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience producing written reports and presenting to management
• Education Requirements:
  • Degree in Engineering, Science, or Project Management
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINC2, or Agile certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Ability to occasionally move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Hybrid work schedule on-site in Waltham, MA, 4 days/week on-site

Targeted Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000/year.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.