R&D Project Manager

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L&R USA’s R&D team is seeking an R&D Project Specialist to drive new product development and product improvement projects. You will coordinate timelines, documentation, testing, and cross-functional communication with design, manufacturing, marketing, quality/regulatory, and external clinicians.

The role may involve patient-related evaluations and feedback activities to keep projects on track and aligned with business objectives and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, science, healthcare, business or related field.
• 2+ years of project coordination or product development support experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in regulated environments like medical devices or healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, documentation, testing, and cross-functional communications.
• Maintain project plans, milestones, action items, and status updates.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, marketing, and quality/regulatory teams.
• Support product evaluations, wear tests, and clinician feedback.
• Assist with launch readiness and cross-functional input collection.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and attention to detail.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking systems

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Project Specialist – Research & Development

Job Title: R&D Project Specialist Department: R&D

Job Classification: Exempt Reports to: R&D Manager

Last Revision Date: 03-07-2026

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Department: Research & Development | Employment Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact in Medical Innovation

Join L&R USA’s R&D team as an R&D Project Specialist and support the successful execution of new product development and product improvement projects. This role coordinates timelines, documentation, testing, and cross-functional communication while collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, marketing, quality/regulatory, and external clinicians. When applicable, the role may also support patient-related evaluations and feedback activities to help keep projects on track and aligned with business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of new product development and product improvement projects through strong coordination, organization, and follow-through
• Create and maintain project timelines, milestones, action items, and status updates
• Monitor progress and follow up with cross-functional team members to help keep projects on track
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, marketing, quality/regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to align project needs and next steps
• Coordinate product evaluations, testing activities, wear trials, and feedback collection
• Serve as a point of coordination with external clinicians, and, when applicable, patients involved in evaluations or product feedback
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including meeting notes, test records, specifications, and related files
• Compile and communicate project updates, findings, risks, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Help identify gaps, delays, or obstacles and support timely resolution through effective communication and follow-up
• Assist with product changes, documentation updates, and related project support activities
• Support launch readiness by coordinating required deliverables and cross-functional inputs
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail and deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, science, healthcare, business, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in project coordination, product development support, operations, healthcare, manufacturing, or a related field
• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with close attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively follow through on open items

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project tracking systems, ERP systems, or SAP is a plus
• Experience in a medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, or other regulated environment preferred
• Experience supporting product testing, evaluations, or customer/clinical feedback activities preferred

Physical Demands:

• This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, as well as laboratory testing equipment such as a tensile tester.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Travel as needed, up to 10%.
• This is a full-time position, with occasional extended hours as needed.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this Job Description at any time. The Job Description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as required by their supervisor.

Why Join L&R USA?

Meaningful Work – Support products that improve the lives of patients with chronic and complex conditions.

Cross-Functional Exposure – Work closely with design, manufacturing, marketing, quality/regulatory, and external clinical partners.

Professional Growth – Build experience in product development, testing, and project execution in a regulated medical environment.

Collaborative Team – Be part of a hands-on team focused on practical innovation and continuous improvement.

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