Senior R&D Project Manager, Medical Devices (Agile)

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Medline Industries Inc. seeks a seasoned product development leader to guide projects across medical devices, pharma, and OTC products. You will head cross‑functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing, acting as a subject matter expert across all development phases.

The role drives portfolio management, strategic planning, risk assessment, and process improvements while staying current on regulatory guidelines and industry innovations. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science field.
• PMP Certification.
• At least 4 years in medical device or pharma development.
• Knowledge of Class I–II devices, design controls, risk assessments, and 510(k).
• Up to 10% travel (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Lead development for medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and OTC drugs.
• Guide cross‑functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Oversee all phases of a project portfolio across priorities and functions.
• Manage projects using iterative agile frameworks and track timelines/budgets.
• Provide updates to leadership on status and opportunities.
• Develop strategic plans, innovation pipelines, and align to divisional goals.
• Coach junior staff and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessments

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Medline Industries Inc. seeks a seasoned product development leader to guide projects across medical devices, pharma, and OTC products. You will head cross‑functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing, acting as a subject matter expert across all development phases.

The role drives portfolio management, strategic planning, risk assessment, and process improvements while staying current on regulatory guidelines and industry innovations. Travel up to 10% may be required.