Position Details: Project Manager-EIS : Manufacturing Engineering Support

This profile will require the candidate identified to work as Project Manager in New Product Development in a Medical Device company. The candidate MUST have Project Management experience. The candidate should also be experienced in medical product development.

Responsibilities:  

• Manage Medical Device New Product Development project 

• Be responsible for adherence to timelines and business commitment and ensure milestones are achieved

• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans when needed

• Capture project specific metrics and present progress reports to Program Management & other stakeholders

• Monitor overall progress of the project(s) and use of resources, budget & infrastructure as appropriate

• Report issues to the Customer and Client management to ensure appropriate closure

• Manage design History File, Design Control Plan

• Manage Design Verification and Validation activities

• Manage Risk Management activities

• Interact with all functional groups involved in product development process – Manufacturing, Design Quality, Marketing, External Supplier etc.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering. Bachelor of Science with relevant experience will be acceptable 

• At least 3 years relevant experience in Project Management, preferably in Medical Devices / Pharma industries.

• Knowledge of using Project Management and Program Management tools and concepts

• PMP or equivalent certification is preferable

• Strong knowledge of New Product Development, preferably in Medical Devices

• Medical device risk assessment techniques, design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA)

• Exposure to Product Development Documentation

• Some exposure to Design Quality

• Orthopaedic or Spine Product knowledge will be an advantage

• Proficient with MS Office applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project.

• Candidate should possess strong communication and inter-personal skills.

• Conflict management skills and the ability to manage complex cross-functional and cross-cultural teams is a must.