Senior Project Lead, R&D

New-World-Medical-; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Profit Share

Bonus Opportunities

Free onsite lunches

Career Development Program

Tuition Assistance

Cell Phone & Home Office Stipends

Wellness & EAP

Company Events

Job summary

New World Medical is seeking a Sr. R&D Project Lead in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to oversee new product development projects from planning through delivery.

You will safeguard scope, schedule, and budget while partnering with cross-functional teams and external customers to drive pipeline success. The role requires 12+ years in medical devices with strong project management, leadership, and regulatory knowledge, plus 3+ years of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years in medical devices with PM and leadership experience.
• Minimum 3+ years managing development projects.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and controls project budgets and processes.
• Leads planning, development, execution, and management of development projects.
• Coordinates with departments and external customers to meet milestones.
• Mentors junior project leads and contributes to portfolio decisions.
• Communicates project updates to senior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office/PM tools

Med device experience

Education

Bachelor's in Science/Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Description

About New World Medical

Founded in 1990, New World Medical is a mission-driven company focused on preserving and enhancing vision through innovative ophthalmic surgical devices, including the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve and Kahook Dual Blade. We partner closely with eye care professionals to deliver tools that improve clinical outcomes and patient care. Guided by our core values - Gratitude, Collaboration, and Impact, we strive to make a meaningful impact in eye health worldwide. In support of our global mission, we proudly donate surgical equipment to charitable organizations to expand access to quality eye care.

Benefits starting Day One:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Share
• Bonus Opportunities
• Free Onsite Daily Lunches to foster team connection
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 1 year of service)
• Cell Phone & Home Office Stipends
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Events & Recognition
• And more!

Be part of something meaningful—join the team at New World Medical.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. R&D Project Lead is responsible for overseeing and delivering project management for new product development projects. This is top level accountability for delivering pipeline projects on-time, within scope and within budget. The Sr. R&D Project Lead will be the voice of the project and will collaborate with all key stake holders and external customers. The Sr. R&D Project Lead will contribute to portfolio decisions with sr. management. This person will be responsible for managing their projects to ensure resources are allocated correctly and utilized efficiently to best meet company objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and controls processes and budget for development projects.
• Fully manage and align their projects with company needs and provide guidance with minimal to no direct input.
• Leads product development with planning, development, execution, and management of development projects to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Drives department leads to consensus for key recommendations and decisions. Elevates where appropriate.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to other junior project leads.
• Partners and coordinates with other departments within New World Medical to ensure projects milestones and deliverables are met per plan.
• Contribute to yearly goals and performance review feedback for all department leads assigned to development projects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project development efficiency.
• Contribute to portfolio strategic decision-making.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of Management, including periodic project updates.
• Make financially responsible and pragmatic decisions.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time and project management skills with attention to detail, and the ability to plan and prioritize work and balance multiple projects.
• Use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, both FDA and international.
• Strong scientific/technical writing ability.
• Managing and implementing multiple projects in exemplary fashion.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast paced organization.
• Capable of cross collaboration with other department and providing strategic insight that indicates an enterprise-wide mindset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline, MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience, preferably with medical devices.
• Minimum 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in new product development.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office and travel to and from office buildings to access file cabinets, employee offices, office machinery, etc. This may include, but is not limited to, bending and walking.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer printer, computer keyboard, calculator, etc.
• Ability to listen and speak with employees and vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• View and type on computer screens for long periods of time.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.