Project Manager, R&D New Product Development (Cell and Particle Counters, Genomics, Reagents)

About the role

The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
• Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
• Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
• Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Prioritizing experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
• Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
• Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with complex program management methodologies.
• Knowledge of design control processes and product lifecycle management.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) to eligible employees. The company is committed to equal opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Pay

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Schedule

This position is an on-site role reporting to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and located in Indianapolis, IN. The incumbent is expected to travel up to 15% of the time, overnight, within the territory or locations.