EU MDR Project Manager

JBL Resources; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBL Resources is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a medical device initiative focused on EU MDR compliance in the Greater Memphis area. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and risks, and drive project execution in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in medical device PM, strong regulatory and risk analysis skills, and experience with WBS, critical path analysis, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in the medical device industry with EU MDR focus.
• Strong regulatory, risk analysis and mitigation under EU MDR.
• Experience in developing and managing schedules, WBS, critical path, risk plans.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated env.
• On-site project management experience; NO C2C candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement EU MDR requirements.
• Develop and execute the project management plan.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies for project challenges.
• Maintain regular stakeholder updates on project progress.
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structure and detailed schedules.
• Analyze critical path and major workstreams to prevent delays.
• Establish risk management plans and resource allocation.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for team members.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Risk analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Location: Greater Memphis, Tennessee Area

About Our Client:

Our client has recently merged with another highly sought after Medical Device company! They are focused on creating quality Class III implantables that will improve the lives and mobility of patients. This Fortune 500 Company is known for the culture and growth opportunity they provide their employees. Are you a top performer who is driven to be the best at what they do? This position may be just what you’re looking for!

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a cross-functional team to implement EU MDR requirements.
• Developing and executing the project management plan.
• Identifying risks and mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
• Keeping stakeholders updated on project progress through regular communication.
• Directing, managing, and monitoring project activities to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Evaluating tradeoffs within the project to optimize outcomes.
• Meeting with project stakeholders to understand and refine the project scope.
• Reviewing project scope with the manager for approval and alignment.
• Creating a detailed Work Breakdown Structure to organize project tasks.
• Developing and managing the detailed project schedule.
• Analyzing the critical path and major workstreams to identify potential delays.
• Developing a risk management plan to proactively address project risks.
• Identifying, analyzing, and understanding potential project risks.
• Developing and monitoring a risk response plan to mitigate identified risks.
• Estimating, acquiring, and assigning resources for the project team.
• Defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each team member.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degrees preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the medical device industry, with a focus on EU MDR or similar regulations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies under EU MDR.
• Expertise in developing and managing project schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical path analysis, and project risk plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate stakeholder communications, and drive project execution.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance tools and project management software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Previous success in managing on-site projects and coordinating cross-departmental efforts.
• NO C2C CANDIDATES

JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company