Senior Medical Devices Project Leader

Geistlich Pharma AG; Root; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Geistlich, a Swiss company with roots in regenerative medicine, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Medical Devices. You will lead complex development programs from concept to market readiness, coordinating R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Operations to deliver successful products.

Expect ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a global environment that values scientific expertise and long-term thinking.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, programs, or complex initiatives in regulated industries
• 5+ years of project management experience in Medical Devices, Life Sciences, IVD or other highly regulated industries
• Proven experience leading cross-functional product development projects
• Hands-on experience with Design Controls from user needs through design transfer
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA and/or EU MDR requirements
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead without direct authority
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Lead complex medical device development and line extension projects from concept through market readiness
• Own timelines, budgets, resources, risks, deliverables, stakeholder alignment and project reporting
• Lead cross-functional teams, drive decisions and project governance
• Ensure compliance with Design Controls and applicable quality / regulatory requirements
• Coordinate design planning, V&V, risk management, manufacturing transfer and scale up
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and critical issues

Job description

Geistlich, a Swiss company with roots in regenerative medicine, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Medical Devices. You will lead complex development programs from concept to market readiness, coordinating R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Operations to deliver successful products.

Expect ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a global environment that values scientific expertise and long-term thinking.