R&D Project Manager

EPM Scientific; Montpellier; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking an R&D Project Manager - Product Line Lead to manage end-to-end R&D programmes for medical devices in Montpellier, France. The successful candidate will oversee product development from concept through to validation and industrialisation, ensuring alignment with market needs.

The role requires proven experience in the medical device industry and exceptional project management skills. Fluency in English and French is essential, alongside a degree in Engineering or related fields. An attractive package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading R&D or product development projects in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of medical device development frameworks.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D programmes for medical devices.
• Manage product lifecycles and technical roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations.

Skills

Proven experience in the medical device industry

Project management capability

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Ability to operate across engineering domains

Fluent in English and French

Education

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

ISO 13485

Job description

R&D Project Manager - Product Line Lead | Medical Devices) - South of France (On-Site) - M/F/D

As a project manager, you will lead end-to-end R&D programmes, from early concept and requirements definition through to validation and industrialisation, while ensuring alignment with product strategy and market needs.

Alongside project delivery, you will act as the technical owner of a product line, ensuring consistency, performance, compliance, and long-term evolution across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, structure, and deliver product development projects across the full lifecycle
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and development milestones
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning mechanical, electronic, and software engineering
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ensure delivery against cost, quality, and performance objectives

Product Line Ownership

• Own the technical roadmap and lifecycle of a specialist product portfolio
• Translate user, customer, and market needs into product development priorities
• Lead major product enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive product consistency, architecture decisions, and system-level integration
• Support profitability through cost optimisation and time-to-market improvements

Risk, Quality & Regulatory

• Lead product and project risk management activities (e.g. hazard analysis, mitigations)
• Ensure adherence to medical device regulatory and quality frameworks
• Maintain robust design documentation, traceability, and validation files
• Support internal and external audits and compliance activities

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Act as a key technical interface for external partners, customers, and suppliers
• Enable effective cross‑functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams
• Facilitate decision‑making and alignment across complex stakeholder groups

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in the medical device industry (essential)
• Demonstrated track record leading R&D or product development projects within regulated environments
• Strong understanding of medical device development frameworks (e.g. design controls, V‑cycle)
• Experience with risk management and lifecycle documentation
• Working knowledge of relevant standards and quality systems (e.g. ISO, IEC, or equivalent)
• Ability to operate across multidisciplinary engineering domains (mechanical, electronics, embedded/software)
• Experience managing product lifecycles, roadmaps, and technical evolution
• Proven ability to balance technical performance, cost, schedule, and quality constraints
• Ability to confidentially communicate in English and French

Profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Strong project management capability, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Analytical, structured, and solutions‑oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in international, customer‑facing, and regulated environments

Desired Skills and Experience

• R&D
• MEDICAL DEVICE
• ISO 13485
• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT