R&D Project Manager (m/w/d)

Vantive; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive is seeking a Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead one or more R&D programs in a highly regulated medical device environment. You will manage timelines, budgets and risks while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on‑time, compliant delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Master’s/MBA, PMI/PMP or IPMA certification (preferred), 10 years in product lifecycle and 5 years in project management across multiple sites, plus up to 25% travel and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or MBA degree.
• PMI/PMP, IPMA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10 years of product lifecycle experience.
• 5 years of project management experience in a highly regulated environment, with demonstrated success in leading multi‑site projects.
• Ideally solid understanding of medical device product lifecycle (ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820).
• Strong business acumen and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams simultaneously in a matrix environment.
• Expertise in all aspects of program management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and leadership levels.
• A self‑motivated, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to analyze and solve complex problems through innovative thinking and experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for core team performance, program schedule and execution, budget commitments and spending
• Lead the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, and orchestrating team appraisal process
• Provide clear direction on product lifecycle management requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholders
• Interact through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
• Ensure the identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plans and proactive management of risk response strategies
• Anticipate potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manage conflict situations to result in win‑win outcomes
• Maximize business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/MBA

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role

As a Project Manager (m/f/d), you will provide business and execution leadership for one or more exciting R&D projects. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and risks while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams across all functions and levels of management to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Be accountable for core team performance, program schedule and execution, budget commitments and spending

• Lead the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, and orchestrating team appraisal process

• Provide clear direction on product lifecycle management requirements to meet the expectations of external customers and business stakeholders

• Interact through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders

• Ensure the identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plans and proactive management of risk response strategies

• Anticipate potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manage conflict situations to result in win‑win outcomes

• Maximize business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or MBA degree

• PMI/PMP, IPMA or equivalent certification preferred

• 10 years of product lifecycle experience

• 5 years of project management experience in a highly regulated environment, with demonstrated success in leading multi‑site projects

• Ideally solid understanding of medical device product lifecycle (ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820)

• Strong business acumen and the ability to manage cross‑functional teams simultaneously in a matrix environment

• Expertise in all aspects of program management

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and leadership levels

• A self‑motivated, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to analyze and solve complex problems through innovative thinking and experience

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Have we sparked your interest?

If you like the sound of the above role, can thrive in a fast‑paced working environment and are excited about working in a learning and growth culture, then we’d love to talk to you.

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