Global NPD Program Lead – Cross-Category Innovation

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to lead global projects

Professional growth and exposure to ge

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Project Manager – Global NPD to lead end-to-end product development programs across multiple categories, from concept through global commercialization and post-launch.

You will develop integrated master project plans covering technical, quality, regulatory, commercial, and supply chain activities, drive cross-functional alignment, and manage risks while coordinating regulatory submissions for multi-market registrations. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading complex cross-functional product development programs.
• Proven background working within regulated industries (medical device, wellness, supplements, cosmetics, or similar).
• Strong understanding of design control, regulatory compliance integration, and risk management frameworks.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Demonstrated critical path planning and milestone management capability.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Ability to manage global teams and collaborate across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to travel up to 10% per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex product development programs across multiple categories, from concept to global commercialization and post-launch.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage integrated master project plans covering technical, quality, regulatory, commercial, and supply chain activities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment, ensuring program scope, stage-gate milestones, and timeline targets are met.
• Escalate and manage risk, resolving resource constraints, and aligning launch readiness across teams in Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and ensure documentation readiness for reviews and multi-market registrations.
• Manage change controls, supplier- and regulatory-driven updates, and oversee post-launch updates and sustaining projects.
• Facilitate effective program reviews, clear decision-making, and capture key learnings to inform continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

English communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field

Tools

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Project Manager – Global NPD to lead end-to-end product development programs across multiple categories, from concept through global commercialization and post-launch.

You will develop integrated master project plans covering technical, quality, regulatory, commercial, and supply chain activities, drive cross-functional alignment, and manage risks while coordinating regulatory submissions for multi-market registrations. Travel up to 10% is required.