IVD Product Development Project Manager

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex IVD development programmes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will drive end-to-end workstreams across assays, instruments and software, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, design control processes, risk management and continuous improvement. Travel up to 20% to Waters offices is expected, with a strong focus on quality and patient impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of project management experience in IVD or life science related industry.
• PMP training or certification or Agile PM preferable.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (waterfall, agile, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Good attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of an IVD product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IVD product development project workstreams (assays, instruments, software).
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure workstreams align with overall program goals and manage integrated project plans and risk.
• Coordinate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain and Marketing for updates.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex IVD development programmes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will drive end-to-end workstreams across assays, instruments and software, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, design control processes, risk management and continuous improvement. Travel up to 20% to Waters offices is expected, with a strong focus on quality and patient impact.