Project Manager III

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Life & disability

Parental leave

401k + profit sharing

Stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning & development

Education benefits

Student debt relief

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to guide product development from concept through commercial launch.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, create data-driven plans, manage budgets, and support phase-gate decisions to optimize value and outcomes. The role requires experience in medical device or in-vitro diagnostic projects, strong communication with executives, and a hybrid Irvine, CA presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree and/or PMP preferred.
• 8+ years of medical device or in-vitro diagnostic product-management experience.
• Proven ability to forecast budgets and track actuals; manage funding to mitigate overspend.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including executive-level skills.
• Hybrid work: Irvine, CA presence at least 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team to develop new products from initiation through commercial launch.
• Develop and execute project plans, manage resources and risks.
• Lead decision-making for Go/No-Go and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee adherence to a structured design and development process with quality/regulatory compliance.
• Coach team members in use of PM tools and stakeholder management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, business

Job description

The role of the Project Manager III is a blend of strategy, leadership, and execution to guide product development projects from concept through commercial launch. The position will work across functions to align vision, scope, and strategic business objectives, while translating ambiguity into clear, data-driven plans with measurable milestones. The role entails facilitating critical trade-off decisions, proactively surfacing and mitigating risks, preparing leaders for high-impact phase gate decisions, and actively managing the project budget through forecasting, tracking actuals, and course-correcting as needed. The Project Manager III role fosters collaboration and supports continuous improvement to tools and processes to achieve greater outcomes.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Lead a cross-functional team to develop new products from initiation through commercial launch, with the goal of delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed-upon schedule, resources, budget, and scope. Ensure alignment across product value proposition, project scope, and strategic business objectives.


• Lead development and execution of projects by working cross-functionally to create and execute project plans, managing project resource in partnership with functional leaders, and managing project risks in collaboration with core teams.


• Lead core team and project decision making by leading team assessments of options and trade-offs (such as balancing customer value, budget, resources, and business case), leading team preparations for Phase Gate and other Go/No-Go decisions by executive leadership, and actively managing project stakeholder needs, communications, and engagement.


• Oversee adherence to a structured design and development process, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and regulatory requirements where applicable.


• Collaborate with and coach core team members and other project managers in the use of project management tools, effective functional stakeholder management, and functional risk management.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related field. Advanced degree and/or certification in a relevant area is preferred (e.g. MBA, PhD, MS, PMP)


• Work Experience: 8+ years experience in medical device or in-vitro diagnostic product-development project management. Experience leading complex assay and/or quality control development projects is preferred.


• Demonstrated capability to create, track and adjust project budgets, including forecasting, tracking actuals, identifying funding required to compress the schedule and risks of overspend.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience with executive communication


• Excellent leadership skills. Adept at leading with and without direct authority, orienting team members, leaders, and stakeholders around shared objectives.


• Demonstrated capability as a strategic decision-maker. Must have strong business acumen, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to link business and strategic objectives to detailed project plans.


• Raise the bar on critical thinking, challenging the team and the organization to rethink assumptions and approach challenges in new ways.


• Hybrid work environment – must be physically present in Irvine, CA at least 60% of the time including standard in-person Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Location: This position must be based in Irvine, CAand requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 to $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation:Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.