Senior R&D Project Manager

Laborie; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Volunteer Time

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA Contributions

401k with Match

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Healthy Workforce Designation

Job summary

Laborie is seeking a Senior R&D Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of new product development from concept to commercialization. This role drives cross-functional alignment and ensures compliance with design controls, QMS, and regulatory standards while managing budgets and risks.

The ideal candidate brings a B.S. in engineering, 3–5 years in R&D and 5–7 years in project management, plus experience in regulated medical devices and design transfers. Travel up to 35% is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or STEM, 3–5 years in R&D and product/process development, plus 5–7 years of PM experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects with cross-functional teams within scope, budget and timeline.
• Design transfer planning for contract design and manufacturing streams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to lead without direct authority.
• Proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Excellent presentation and communication with technical and non-technical leadership.
• Experience in highly regulated environments – medical device, life sciences, aerospace.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, EU MDR, and GMP/QMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization and post-launch support.
• Define project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, success criteria, and resources.
• Drive execution across all project phases with stage-gate processes and QMS/regulatory standards.
• Develop integrated project plans; manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and decisions.
• Maintain cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment for milestone delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

MS Project

Smartsheet

Project management

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering or STEM

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the R&D team, the Senior R&D Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of new product development and technology from concept through commercialization, design transfer internally and externally, as well as product integration and key initiatives in R&D. This role drives cross-functional alignment, manages technical and regulatory complexity, and ensures disciplined cross-functional execution.

About the Role:

• Lead and deliver cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization and post-launch support, including NPD, QMS integrations, product improvements, business integrations, and strategic initiatives.
• Define project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, success criteria, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with business and R&D leadership priorities.
• Drive execution through all project phases, ensuring compliance with stage-gate processes, design controls, design transfer requirements, quality systems (QMS), regulatory standards, and Design for X principles.
• Develop integrated project plans and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and decision-making to achieve project objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective cross-functional communication, collaboration, accountability, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful milestone delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in project execution, risk management, and problem-solving to enhance project outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering or STEM (chemistry, physics, etc.), 3-5 years in R&D and product/process development in addition to 5-7 years of project/program management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects with cross-functional multidisciplinary teams within scope, budget, and timeline .
• Design transfer and planning of contract design and manufacturing streams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with aptitude to lead without direct authority .
• Proficiency in Project management tools (e.g. MS project, smart sheet, etc.) .
• Strong presentation and communication skills with technical and non-technical leadership teams .
• Experience in highly regulated environments – medical device, combo device, life sciences, aerospace .
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, EU MDR, and Good Manufacturing Processes and QMS documentation needs .
• Delivering and driving best practices and culture within teams across multiple sites for world class project execution .
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FDA submissions (IDE, 510k, PMA)
• PMP Certification
• Experience in catheters and systems/capital based medical devices
• Structure problem solving methodology certifications – DMAIC, green belt, black belt, etc.
• Experience across multiple types of medical devices – consumable/catheters, capital systems, and class III .
• Systems engineering requirements management .

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.