Medical Device Program Manager - NPD & Transfer

Life Science Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking an experienced Program Manager for medical device development in Galway. You will lead complex, multi-phase programmes from concept to market, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Business Development to deliver innovative solutions.

You will act as the primary customer contact and drive on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in medical device design/development or another regulated industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Program or Project Management, or equivalent.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, resource management, risk management and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-phase New Product Development, Manufacturing Transfer, Continuous Improvement and Semi-Automation projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, resources, schedules and deliverables.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure on-time delivery.
• Act as primary customer contact and build trusted client relationships.
• Lead cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and escalation pathways.
• Facilitate Phase Gate Reviews and project close-out activities.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, invoices and financial exposure.
• Provide clear and accurate project reporting to customers, stakeholders and management.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Life Science Recruitment is seeking an experienced Program Manager for medical device development in Galway. You will lead complex, multi-phase programmes from concept to market, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Business Development to deliver innovative solutions.

You will act as the primary customer contact and drive on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.