R&D Project Manager

NeuWave Medical Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NeuWave Medical in Madison, WI seeks a Product Development Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through new product development and installed base change projects in a fast-growing medical device setting.

You will guide planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and clinical teams to meet timelines and strategic goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of PM experience, with Agile experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of project management experience required.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices or other highly regulated fields.
• Experience with manufacturing, packaging, and labeling processes in regulated settings.
• Experience with MS Project or equivalent.
• Experience with project portfolio management.
• Experience leading cross-functional development projects.
• Agile project management experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with analytical thinking.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and project management to product development projects.
• Develop and maintain development project plans with cross functional teams.
• Coach team members on processes relevant to the full development cycle.
• Provide resource planning for the project team.
• Identify opportunities and evaluate potential technical solutions.
• Mentor junior associates as required.
• Communicate issues or opportunities to management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About NeuWave

NeuWave Medical develops image guided microwave ablation tools and software that enables physicians to treat tumors in a minimally invasive procedure. This technology allows patients to be treated in outpatient settings, reducing procedural complexity and recovery times. Our organization is excited to be embarking on numerous new development projects to further improve patient care, and we are looking for new teammates to help us on this inspired journey. You’ll join an interdisciplinary group of engineers who work closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, and strategic marketing professionals. This team highly values rapid experimentation and close collaboration with clinicians. Our culture blends friendly competition with genuine camaraderie—we move quickly, celebrate wins, and build lasting relationships while shaping the future of the business.

Brief Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Department: Product Development

Reports to: R&D Director

Employment Type: Full-time

NeuWave Medical develops image guided microwave ablation tools and software that enables physicians to treat tumors in a minimally invasive procedure. This technology allows patients to be treated in outpatient settings, reducing procedural complexity and recovery times. Our organization is excited to be embarking on numerous new development projects to further improve patient care, and we are looking for new teammates to help us on this inspired journey. You’ll join an interdisciplinary group of engineers who work closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, and strategic marketing professionals. This team highly values rapid experimentation and close collaboration with clinicians. Our culture blends friendly competition with genuine camaraderie—we move quickly, celebrate wins, and build lasting relationships while shaping the future of the business.

Position Summary

The Product Development Project Manager is responsible for leadership (technical and methodological) to the product development team for all aspects of a development project in a fast-paced, growing organization. This role guides and leads the new product development cross functional teams through all the required project deliverables for new product development projects and installed base change projects. In addition, the role influences the company's business strategic directions and financial results through sharing technical expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and project management to product development projects.
• Working with cross functional team members and leadership develop and maintain development project plans using conventional project planning techniques to include alternate scenario analysis, resource rebalancing, and contingency planning to drive timelines to be on schedule.
• Demonstrated skills in creative problem solving in collaboration with cross functional teams is required.
• Creating a positive and synergistic cross functional team culture while also being able to hold functions accountable to agreed upon timelines.
• Provide guidance to the cross functional team on processes relevant to the full development cycle.
• Provide technical and methodological guidance and coaching team members.
• Provide resource planning for the project team.
• Further develop and improve standard policies and processes governing project management practices in a global context.
• Work with project stakeholders to identify procedure and/or product opportunities and evaluate potential technical solutions
• Provide peer feedback and may mentor junior associates as required.
• Responsible for communicating issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Know & follow local Quality System policies & procedures.

Education, Experience & Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience is required.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements for medical devices or other highly regulated field is required.
• Understanding of manufacturing, packaging, and labeling processes within a regulated field.
• Experience with MS Project or equivalent required.
• Experience with project portfolio management required.
• Experience leading cross-functional development projects is required.
• Experience in Agile project management methodology preferred
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sit or stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.

Location

This position will be based in Madison, WI. Relocation assistance may be available for the preferred candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NeuWave Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.