Manager R&D

About the role

Lead a team of Compliance Project Managers responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring enterprise quality and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role serves as the central coordination point for complex sustainability programs, including product file updates, quality management processes, post market management, audit readiness, manufacturing enhancements, and other strategic compliance projects. The Manager provides leadership, governance, and project management expertise to ensure successful execution of high-priority business and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers to ensure deadlines and project goals are met.
• Contribute to resource planning based on evolving organizational needs.
• Collaborate with divisional personnel, quality, regulatory, legal, and manufacturers to develop timelines, identify necessary resources, and establish clear lines of communication for successful execution.
• Monitor progress of compliance initiatives and proactively identify risks that could impact timelines, deliverables, or regulatory commitments.
• Lead escalation and issue resolution processes with senior leadership and project sponsors.
• Facilitate alignment across compliance initiatives to ensure holistic integration of corrective actions and communication.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of a group of employees, including hiring, performance reviews, training, and development.
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects and recommend new policies or modifications.
• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning, including assigning work and ensuring completion dates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical-related field.
• Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in development, training, and assignment of work/projects.
• Experience assessing and initiating actions independently.
• Experience taking charge of a situation, team, or project.
• Experience processing relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance, and drawing clear conclusions.
• Strong time management skills, including prioritizing, organizing, and meeting deadlines for multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Experience supporting post market activities.
• At least 5 years of R&D experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience supervising and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities, and critical deadlines.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $134,000.00 - $201,000.00 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.

Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp (for roles with fewer than 30 hours per week).
• Continuing education and training opportunities.