Senior Project Manager Medical Devices

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

Senior Project Manager Medical Devices

Geistlich ist eine im Jahre 1851 gegründete Familien-Aktiengesellschaft mit Sitz in der Schweiz. Das Unternehmen ist im Bereich der regenerativen Medizin, der chemischen Industrie sowie der Entwicklung und Vermarktung von Liegenschaften tätig.

Shape the future of regenerative medicine

At Geistlich, you will lead complex medical device development projects that contribute to advancing tissue regeneration and improving patient outcomes. From early concept through design transfer and market readiness, you will bring together experts across R&D, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to turn innovative ideas into successful products.

As Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape projects with a high degree of ownership and visibility - working in an international environment where scientific expertise, collaboration, and long-term thinking matter.

Your 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

Your Profile

• 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 and English

• Experience in biomaterials, regenerative medicine, dental solutions, orthopedics, wound care, diagnostics, biologics, or related healthcare sectors is an advantage

Why Geistlich?

Join a company where science, innovation, and collaboration come together to advance regenerative medicine. At Geistlich, your project leadership will directly contribute to bringing innovative medical solutions from concept to patients.

Work locations: Root and Wolhusen, Switzerland