R&D Project Manager, Orthopedics
Contract
Mid
Description
R&D Project Manager, Medical Device Orthopedics
Location: Capitol Boulevard, Capitol Park, Leeds
ROLE SUMMARY (External-Facing)
The Project Manager will lead the coordination, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional alignment of a multi-year medical device development program. This includes managing two major schedules in 2026, partnering directly with the DRI, and presenting regularly to senior leadership. The PM must work fluidly across R&D, regulatory, quality, supply chain, HEMA, and clinical teams to ensure that all deliverables meet stringent global regulatory standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
• Own and manage two major project schedules across three waves/pillars.
• Drive alignment across a large cross-functional core team (~20 people).
• Serve as the central hub for communication, issue escalation, and decision-driving.
• Facilitate team meetings, action tracking, and risk reviews.
• Utilize Smartsheet and “at risk” tools for schedule analytics and risk-adjusted planning.
Leadership & Communication
• Present program status at 2–3 leadership touchpoints monthly.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, including:
• Head of R&D
• President of Joint Recon Marketing & Commercial
• Create an engaging, accountable culture within the project team.
• Partner hand-in-hand with the DRRI (Jamie), ensuring full transparency.
Technical / Engineering Contribution
• Apply engineering judgment to interpret requirements, interface with R&D, and understand interdependencies.
• Support technical tasks within the PM scope where an engineering mindset is required.
• Assess cross-functional risks and understand deliverable integration.
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Ensure project activities and deliverables meet the requirements of global regulatory bodies.
• Work in a highly regulated medical device environment with strict process expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• 2–5 years of project management experience
• Experience managing projects in highly regulated industries.
• Medical device experience is strongly preferred due to complex regulatory deliverables.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing 15–25 stakeholders or contributors.
• Comfortable presenting- two to three leadership touchpoints monthly where they are required to present
Technical & Industry
• Engineering background required (degree preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to understand technical deliverables
• Competent in schedule management, risk management, and cross-functional orchestration.
Tools
• Smartsheet (easy to learn; proficiency expected).
• “At Risk” tools for risk-adjusted schedule modeling.
• General PM tooling (MS Project, Excel, etc.).
Soft Skills
• Outstanding communication (written, verbal, and executive presence).
• Ability to influence without authority!!!! Molds the culture for the core team.
• Strong personality fit—must connect well with DRI and broader team.
• Skilled at motivating teams, creating engagement, and addressing performance gaps.
Logistics
• Strong preference for Leeds, UK due to proximity of team and DRRI.
• Warsaw is a secondary option.
• Expected onsite: 3 days/week, with potential future shift to more onsite time.
Location: Capitol Boulevard, Capitol Park, Leeds
ROLE SUMMARY (External-Facing)
The Project Manager will lead the coordination, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional alignment of a multi-year medical device development program. This includes managing two major schedules in 2026, partnering directly with the DRI, and presenting regularly to senior leadership. The PM must work fluidly across R&D, regulatory, quality, supply chain, HEMA, and clinical teams to ensure that all deliverables meet stringent global regulatory standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
• Own and manage two major project schedules across three waves/pillars.
• Drive alignment across a large cross-functional core team (~20 people).
• Serve as the central hub for communication, issue escalation, and decision-driving.
• Facilitate team meetings, action tracking, and risk reviews.
• Utilize Smartsheet and “at risk” tools for schedule analytics and risk-adjusted planning.
Leadership & Communication
• Present program status at 2–3 leadership touchpoints monthly.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, including:
• Head of R&D
• President of Joint Recon Marketing & Commercial
• Create an engaging, accountable culture within the project team.
• Partner hand-in-hand with the DRRI (Jamie), ensuring full transparency.
Technical / Engineering Contribution
• Apply engineering judgment to interpret requirements, interface with R&D, and understand interdependencies.
• Support technical tasks within the PM scope where an engineering mindset is required.
• Assess cross-functional risks and understand deliverable integration.
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Ensure project activities and deliverables meet the requirements of global regulatory bodies.
• Work in a highly regulated medical device environment with strict process expectations.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• 2–5 years of project management experience
• Experience managing projects in highly regulated industries.
• Medical device experience is strongly preferred due to complex regulatory deliverables.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing 15–25 stakeholders or contributors.
• Comfortable presenting- two to three leadership touchpoints monthly where they are required to present
Technical & Industry
• Engineering background required (degree preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to understand technical deliverables
• Competent in schedule management, risk management, and cross-functional orchestration.
Tools
• Smartsheet (easy to learn; proficiency expected).
• “At Risk” tools for risk-adjusted schedule modeling.
• General PM tooling (MS Project, Excel, etc.).
Soft Skills
• Outstanding communication (written, verbal, and executive presence).
• Ability to influence without authority!!!! Molds the culture for the core team.
• Strong personality fit—must connect well with DRI and broader team.
• Skilled at motivating teams, creating engagement, and addressing performance gaps.
Logistics
• Strong preference for Leeds, UK due to proximity of team and DRRI.
• Warsaw is a secondary option.
• Expected onsite: 3 days/week, with potential future shift to more onsite time.