R&D Project Lead

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in medical device R&D, regulatory, or quality roles
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional projects
  • Hands-on experience with EU MDR requirements
  • Exposure to EUDAMED submissions or data preparation
  • Strong understanding of EU MDR and medical device lifecycle requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide R&D LCM support to MDR franchise initiative for closing Design History Files
  • Support manual data collection for EUDAMED UDI according to protocols
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and approve documentation in the PLM system
  • Escalate concerns or delays to Ethicon management as needed
  • Lead cross-functional project activities and support stakeholder communication
  • Support risk management and project execution activities
  • Work with regulatory databases and structured data submissions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across diverse projects
  • Opportunity to lead and manage cross-functional initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment that fosters innovation
  • Exposure to the latest regulatory requirements in the medical device industry
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
  • Provide R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) support for the MDR franchise initiative to ensure successful closure of applicable Design History Files (DHF) and implementation of MDR-compliant product families across applicable Ethicon manufacturing sites.
  • Support EUDAMED UDI data collection activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory documentation is developed, approved, and maintained in compliance with project requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Provide R&D LCM support to the MDR franchise initiative to successfully close applicable Design History Files (DHF) leading to the implementation of MDR-compliant product families in applicable Ethicon manufacturing sites.
  • Support manual data collection for EUDAMED UDI as per approved protocols and work with cross-functional teams for all Ethicon product families as required.
  • Engage with cross-functional team members to ensure proper documentation is developed and approved in the PLM system.
  • Escalate concerns, issues, or delays to Ethicon management as needed.
  • Ensure completion of all assigned training courses within required timelines.
  • Lead cross-functional project activities and support stakeholder communication.
  • Support risk management, planning, and project execution activities.
  • Work with regulatory databases and structured data submissions as required.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in medical device R&D, regulatory, or quality roles.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional projects.
  • Hands-on experience with EU MDR requirements.
  • Exposure to EUDAMED submissions or data preparation is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Pharmaceutical and Adaptiv is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of EU MDR and medical device lifecycle requirements.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, Risk Management (ISO 14971), and Clinical Evaluation.
  • Familiarity with UDI requirements and medical device data structures.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with project management and document management systems.
  • Comfortable working with regulatory databases and structured data submissions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • bility to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong compliance mindset and collaborative approach.

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