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Project Manager, R&D

Deerfield, Illinois, USFull-time$128k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead strategic, cross-functional projects in the Advanced Surgery business to launch new products, optimize manufacturing, and deliver operational excellence for healthcare providers and patients.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (R&D/Advanced Surgery)

Builds

New medical device products, optimized manufacturing operations, and business-critical programs

Domain

Medical device / Advanced Surgery / Life Sciences

Required skills

Strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, financial analysis, risk management, stakeholder influence, project lifecycle management, operational excellence, regulatory compliance knowledge, resource planning, data-informed decision making

Preferred skills

PMP, PMI, IPMA certification, experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, life sciences)

Technologies

Project management methodologies, financial analysis tools, stage-gate processes

Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects from concept to launch, build alignment across engineering/manufacturing/quality/supply chain/finance/regulatory/commercial teams, develop and execute project plans, drive data-informed decision making, identify and mitigate risks, partner with senior leaders to secure alignment, guide teams through product lifecycle milestones, champion operational excellence, ensure successful launches with quality and compliance focus

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership