Research and Development Project Manager

Weekday (YC W21)

Senior Project Manager leading complex R&D and New Product Development projects for medical devices in a hybrid environment. Overseeing project execution from concept to commercialization while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeSan Clemente • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex R&D and New Product Development initiatives within FDA-regulated contexts
Oversee project execution from initial concept through to commercialization
Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables associated with projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain
Support design control activities, including product performance, assembly integrity, safety, labeling, packaging, as well as verification and validation tasks
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope, validation strategies, and requirements in dynamic development environments
Ensure compliance of all projects with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and MDR standards
Deliver executive-level project status updates and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in Medical Device New Product Development (NPD)
In-depth knowledge of Design Controls
Proven background in supporting FDA 510(k), MDR, and other regulatory submissions
Capacity to perform effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous R&D settings
Demonstrated track record of driving alignment across cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
Experience with supporting product launch and ongoing sustaining engineering efforts
Bachelor’s degree mandatory
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Project Management within Medical Device or regulated healthcare industries
Experience in Design Controls and Medical Device Development Lifecycle
Strong comprehension of NPD processes and regulatory frameworks
Skilled in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other related project management tools

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Lead complex R&D and New Product Development initiatives within FDA-regulated contexts
Oversee project execution from initial concept through to commercialization
Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables associated with projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain
Support design control activities, including product performance, assembly integrity, safety, labeling, packaging, as well as verification and validation tasks
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope, validation strategies, and requirements in dynamic development environments
Ensure compliance of all projects with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and MDR standards
Deliver executive-level project status updates and communications 🎯 Requirements
Extensive experience in Medical Device New Product Development (NPD)
In-depth knowledge of Design Controls
Proven background in supporting FDA 510(k), MDR, and other regulatory submissions
Capacity to perform effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous R&D settings
Demonstrated track record of driving alignment across cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
Experience with supporting product launch and ongoing sustaining engineering efforts
Bachelor’s degree mandatory
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Project Management within Medical Device or regulated healthcare industries
Experience in Design Controls and Medical Device Development Lifecycle
Strong comprehension of NPD processes and regulatory frameworks
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Hard Skills & Tools

New Product DevelopmentDesign ControlsFDA 510(k)MDRGMPISO 13485Project ManagementMedical Device Development LifecycleRegulatory SubmissionsValidation Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProject ExecutionRisk ManagementResource ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementCross-functional Team AlignmentAdaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree