Glidewell

Project Manager - Medical Device

Glidewell$81K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field preferred.
  • At least 5 years experience in R&D roles with significant value-added functions.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, ideally within the medical device sector.
  • Strong understanding of ISO and FDA requirements for medical devices.
  • Project Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams through all phases of Design Control to meet project scope, time, and quality goals.
  • Oversee the creation of necessary documentation for Design History Files, including protocols and reports.
  • Determine and manage resources needed for project completion, including time and equipment.
  • Assist in the development of project proposals, outlining scope, budget, and deliverables.
  • Ensure project execution aligns with business strategy and quality standards.
  • Address project challenges, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide progress updates to management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative medical device projects from concept to launch.
  • Collaborative environment at the intersection of engineering, R&D, and quality.
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on project outcomes and company strategy.
  • Onsite position fostering close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement with industry standards and regulatory compliance in a growing field.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at Prismatik

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the development of new medical devices from concept through launch.

This is a hands-on role at the center of engineering, R&D, quality, and manufacturing, where you'll drive projects through Design Control, manage timelines and resources, and keep teams aligned from early development through final testing. You'll tackle technical and project challenges, manage risk, and make sure products move forward with the quality and rigor required in a regulated environment.

Essential Functions:
  • Leads the project team through all phases of Design Control to achieve project goals within established scope, time, and quality constraints.
  • Creates or directs preparation of all documents including, but not limited to protocols, reports, traceability matrices, SDS documents and labeling required for the Design History Files of medical devices.
  • Determines and tracks resources such as time, capital, labor, and equipment required to complete projects.
  • May assist executive management in the preparation of project proposals including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Manages progress of projects to ensure alignment with business strategy, sound application of engineering principles, and adherence to Prismatik's Quality Manual and applicable industry standards.
  • Manages and implements appropriate action with respect to timelines, milestones, planning, and resource allocations.
  • Identifies elements impacting project, such as personnel issues and project gaps, bottlenecks, and risks. Develops solutions and/or implements corrective actions to ease issues, eliminate delays, and mitigate risks using appropriate knowledge, skills, and techniques.
  • Evaluates and analyzes final testing results. Provides manufacturing guidance.
  • Communicates with project stakeholders, various departments, and applicable vendors to achieve design intent.
  • Updates management regarding project strategy, progress, and alignment with executive direction.
  • Creates and produces reports regarding projects for management and team members.
  • Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or scientific related discipline, preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in R&D performing higher value-added roles and functions.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in project management; medical device industry experience, a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards and requirements for medical devices.
  • Certification in Project Management, a plus.

Pay range: $81,000-115,000/yr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

This role is fully onsite at our Irvine, CA campus. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.

About Glidewell

Glidewell is a privately owned dental technology company that provides dental products, services, and education to dental professionals. The company is based in Newport Beach, California and has additional locations in Irvine, California; Louisville, Kentucky; and Dallas, Texas. Glidewell is known for its innovative dental products and services, including BruxZir Solid Zirconia, the most prescribed brand of full-contour zirconia in North America.
Learn more about Glidewell
Size
6,000 employees
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Founded
1970

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