Danaher

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

Danaher$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with design control processes and product lifecycle management in a regulated environment.
  • Experience with complex program management methodologies and tools for cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams for new product development and project execution.
  • Establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk plans with functional leaders.
  • Utilize the Danaher Business System for project metrics and performance monitoring.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • Build collaborative relationships across functions for effective project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan available for eligible employees.
  • Paid time off policies for work-life balance.
  • Bonus/incentive pay potential.
Full Job Description
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. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization.

This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.

In the Project Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • 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.


The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to travel - up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • PMP certification


Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: 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.

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Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

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1969
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