Project Manager - MGC

MGC Diagnostics; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Diagnostics is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of cardiorespiratory diagnostic medical devices. The role oversees cross-functional teams across locations and partners with external suppliers to drive stage-gate product development and global commercialization.

The successful candidate will manage design transfers, regulatory submissions, and quality system deliverables while ensuring compliance with FDA and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device product development with at least 3 years in a dedicated project or program management role.
• Strong understanding of medical device design controls, regulatory requirements, and product development life cycle in a highly regulated environment.
• Proven success leading projects involving electromechanical systems, embedded software, and firmware.
• Expertise in waterfall development methodologies and stage-gate execution.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management of new product development (NPD) for Class II FDA-regulated medical devices, from concept through design transfer and commercial launch.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, risk registers, and budgets aligned to program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with global medical device regulations including FDA (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and other applicable international standards.
• Drive execution of product development through a stage-gate process, ensuring quality system deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional internal teams, including R&D, QA/RA, Operations, and Marketing, located in multiple geographic regions.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers, supporting technical and operations leads to manage vendor deliverables and timelines.
• Facilitate formal design reviews, technical documentation review, and risk management activities.
• Prepare and deliver regular program status updates to senior leadership, including project health, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Track departmental and project performance through established KPIs, and prepare regular status reports for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support regulatory submission activities (e.g., 510(k), technical file, global registrations) in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional problem-solving.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Biomedical Sciences

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Summary

MGC Diagnostics is seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead the development of cardiorespiratory diagnostic medical devices. This role is responsible for cross-functional leadership of product development from concept through global commercialization, managing internal teams across multiple locations and supporting engagement with technical and operational external partners. The successful candidate will drive execution within a structured, stage-gate development environment while ensuring compliance with global regulatory and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead full lifecycle project management of new product development (NPD) for Class II FDA-regulated medical devices, from concept through design transfer and commercial launch.


• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, risk registers, and budgets aligned to program objectives.


• Ensure compliance with global medical device regulations including FDA (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and other applicable international standards.


• Drive execution of product development through a stage-gate process, ensuring quality system deliverables.


• Coordinate activities across cross-functional internal teams, including R&D, QA/RA, Operations, and Marketing, located in multiple geographic regions.


• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers, supporting technical and operations leads to manage vendor deliverables and timelines.


• Facilitate formal design reviews, technical documentation review, and risk management activities.


• Prepare and deliver regular program status updates to senior leadership, including project health, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Track departmental and project performance through established KPIs, and prepare regular status reports for leadership and key stakeholders.


• Support regulatory submission activities (e.g., 510(k), technical file, global registrations) in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.


• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional problem-solving.

Competencies/Success Factors

• Detail Orientation


• Project/ Task Management


• Results Focus/ Output Orientation


• Personal Energy/ Enthusiasm


• Team Orientation


• Interpersonal Communication


• Leadership


• Problem Solving

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and occasional crawling.


• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional heavier lifting.


• Occasional pushing, pulling and handling of materials.

Travel

Very limited travel< than 5%

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device product development with at least 3 years in a dedicated project or program management role.


• Strong understanding of medical device design controls, regulatory requirements, and product development life cycle in a highly regulated environment.


• Proven success leading projects involving electromechanical systems, embedded software, and firmware.


• Expertise in waterfall development methodologies and stage-gate execution.


• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.


• Exceptional organizational, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.


• Experience with global regulatory markets, including FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, ANVISA, PMDA, TGA, and MHRA.


• Experience with cybersecurity, data privacy, and interoperability considerations in connected medical devices.


• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 10993 standards.


• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), design for reliability (DfR), and working with contract manufacturers.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MGC Diagnostics is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.