Program Manager, Medical Device Solutions

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Project Manager to lead medical device programs from concept through manufacturing transition and launch in Columbus, Ohio, with options in Cleveland, Cincinnati or Toledo. The role emphasizes program planning, staffing, cost control, risk management and strong client relationships.

You will work with cross-functional teams under the group leadership, managing proposals, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining compliance with ISO 13485 and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years in life sciences program management
• Master’s degree plus 3+ years in relevant field is acceptable
• Proficient use of MS Office, Project, Excel and other standard PM tools

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal efforts with internal teams and clients defining approach, schedule and cost.
• Plan and balance scope, cost, and schedule to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 quality systems and government/regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary client contact and provide periodic performance assessments.
• Mentor staff to foster high performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Mentoring / teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Life Sciences/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Project Manager’s primary function is to plan, lead, and manage medical device programs, utilizing multi-disciplined product development teams. Projects span portions of or the entire development life-cycle, from concept/feasibility, to detailed design and verification, and on to manufacturing transition and launch, as well as post launch support. The Project Manager is accountable to lead the overall program planning, staffing, project execution, cost control, risk management, and primary client relationship duties. The Project Manager has significant autonomy in project execution, working under the oversight of the group’s leadership team for that particular project. The position is in Columbus, Ohio. It is also open to candidates in Cleveland, Cincinnati or Toledo, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal efforts, in collaboration with internal team and client, to define an overall approach, schedule, and cost that represents an acceptable benefit to the client – both commercial and government.
• Facilitate detailed project planning, including all elements of scope, cost, schedule, risk and technical performance deliverables, to fully define the project through completion.
• Conduct project activities within the framework of the group’s ISO 13485 Quality System and applicable government and industry regulations
• Manage internal team project performance by proactively balancing the triple-constraint of scope, cost, and schedule, leading to a successful conclusion.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project execution, providing periodic assessments of project performance against plan, raising and executing needed risk mitigations.
• Provide periodic assessments of project performance against plan, raising and executing needed risk mitigations to Battelle leadership team.
• Work with our clients to identify additional opportunities for support through extension of current work or introduction to additional Battelle capabilities to meet their needs.
• Stay abreast of Project Management best practices and share key learnings with project management and project team staff.
• Mentor project staff to encourage a high performing, continual improvement culture.

Key Qualifications

Required Behaviors

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and project management skills with ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external counterparts.
• Mindset for teaching and guiding senior staff in developing task leadership skill sets, mentoring of junior and entry level staff in product development processes.

Required Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 7 years’ experience in managing programs in the life sciences field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, or a;
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or a business management field from an accredit institution or other relevant field and 3+ yrs experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Project, Excel, and other standard programs for project, business and financial management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience using Earned Value Management for project performance tracking and reporting
• Experience working within medical device development Quality Systems. (ISO 13485, 90001, etc)
• Experience across the medical device development continuum, from concept development activities through product launch.
• Experience in commercial medical device industry and government contracts.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $128,800 - $183,600 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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